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Northern AZ National Forests Under Stage II Fire Restrictions Starting Friday - Backpacker

Northern AZ National Forests Under Stage II Fire Restrictions Starting Friday

The Prescott, Coconino, and part of the Kaibab National Forests are toughening fire rules in response to high-risk conditions.

Author:: Backpacker Contributors
Publish date:: May 3, 2018
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Firefighters in the Coconino in 2015 — Firefighters in the Coconino in 2015
Coconino National Forest

Starting this Friday, the Prescott and Coconino National Forests, and the South Kaibab portion of the Kaibab National Forest, will enact Stage II fire restrictions in response to high wildfire danger. The restrictions ban campfires, including in developed fire rings, as well as outdoor smoking and operating some machinery.

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Parts of the Prescott and Coconino National Forests now limit campfires, smoking, and shooting to help prevent wildfires.

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The forests have shuttered sections because of extreme wildfire risk.

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Parts of the Tonto and Coconino National Forests close today due to extreme fire risk.

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The Coconino National Forest increased fire regulations as wildfire danger grows.

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Dry conditions have prompted public lands officials to declare limits on campfires, charcoal, smoking, and firearms.

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Campfires and smoking are again allowed on forest lands as of Monday.

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Predicted strong winds combined with dry conditions raise the risk of wildfire for the next few days.

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Parts of the Tonto, Coronado, and Prescott National Forests will waive fees for National Get Outdoors Day, June 9.

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