The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are planning to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective June 29, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. due to increasing fire activity and dry conditions. The increased fire danger is due to insufficient moisture and dry fuel conditions across the forest.
Fire officials use several criteria to determine when to modify fire restrictions, including current and predicted weather, fuel moistures, fire activity, and available firefighting resources. These restrictions reduce the risk of unwanted human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and elevated fire weather conditions. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices are ALWAYS prohibited on National Forests.
Stage I fire restrictions prohibit the following:
Exemptions to the restrictions include the following:
Violators of the above restrictions are subject to fines and/or imprisonment.
Learn more by watching our education video and by visiting the Fire Restrictions page on our website.
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