Date: July 1, 2008
STATE SETS FIRE RESTRICTIONS FOR COCONINO COUNTY
News Release July 1, 2008
ARIZONA STATE FORESTRY DIVISION
OFFICE OF THE STATE FORESTER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Judy Wood, Fire Information
Arizona State Forestry Division
(602) 255-4059
FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT ON STATE TRUST LANDS
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – The Office of the State Forester will implement fire and smoking restrictions starting at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in cooperation with the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests.
The restrictions have become necessary due to developing hot, dry weather along with annual plant growth which contributes to an increasing fire danger. These conditions greatly increase the risk of major wildfires.
The restrictions will apply to All State Trust Lands within Coconino County, up to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. The restrictions will remain in effect until July 31, 2008 or until further notice.
The restrictions are as follows:
• Building, maintaining, or using a fire, campfire, or charcoal burning device except as specifically permitted by the State Forester on a case by case basis is prohibited. Petroleum fueled stoves, lanterns, or heating devices are exempt from these restrictions.
• Using fireworks as defined in ARS § 36-1601 is prohibited.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, developed campground, or stopped in an area at least 10 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials is prohibited.
• Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with an open flame is prohibited.
These restrictions apply to all permits and leases issued by the State Land Department and holders of hunting and fishing licenses.
Any state, federal, or local fire or law enforcement officer, or member of an organized firefighting force is exempt from these prohibitions while in the performance of their official firefighting duties.
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Date: July 1, 2008
BLM'S KINGMAN FIELD OFFICE LANDS ADDED TO RESTRICTIONS LIST
For Release: June 30, 2008
Contacts: Chad Benson, Fire Prevention Officer (928) 718-3750
Keep Wildfire Out of Fourth of July Festivities
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Fire Management Program would like to remind people headed outdoors for the Fourth of July weekend getaway that Arizona public, state, and private lands are dry and fire risk is extreme in most areas.
“Western Arizona has yet to see a large wildfire this season,” said Gary Cook, Assistant Fire Management Officer for BLM in Kingman. “But the potential is here now.”
“We’re urging all recreationists to be aware of their surroundings, their actions, and most of all to observe the Fire Restrictions that will be in effect beginning July 1st,” Cook added. “Right now there are several large fires burning in central and eastern Arizona, this combined with the large number of fires burning in northern California has our resources stretched thin. We ask that when people get out and enjoy their public lands they remember that Mother Nature doesn’t need any help from them in getting fires started ... and for everyone to be especially careful and have a safe and fun Fourth of July Weekend.”
Current Fire Restrictions include:
1. No open fires will be allowed. This includes campfires, barbeque grills using charcoal or wood or any other use of open fires. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns and heaters will only be allowed on Mohave County Park Lands and in designated numbered campsites in the following BLM campgrounds: Burro Creek Campground, Wild Cow Springs Campground, Windy Point Campground and Packsaddle Campground.
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building or stopped in an area at least 10 feet in diameter that is void of all flammable materials.
3. The use of fireworks, flares, or other incendiary devices is strictly prohibited.
Cook concluded that people are encouraged to participate in community sponsored fireworks events and to
not set off fireworks on public, state, or private lands.
To report a wildfire or illegal fire use, please call State Fire Dispatch at (800) 309-7081 or the Kingman Field Office at (928) 718-3700.
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Date: June 30, 2008
OFFICIAL ORDER: COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST RESTRICTIONS
Order Number: 04-08-05-TF
ORDER: STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS, COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551,and 36 CFR § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Coconino National Forest, in the following counties with the state of Arizona: Coconino, Yavapai and Gila. The restricted area is depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A.
PROHIBITIONS:
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, except within a
developed recreation site, or improved site; 36 CFR § 261.52(a).
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site; 36 CFR § 261.52(d).
AREA DESCRIPTION:
This area affects National Forest Lands within the exterior boundary of the Coconino National Forest.
EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
1. The use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices providing such devices meet the fire underwriter’s specifications for safety is allowed.
2. Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the prohibited act or omission.
This Order is necessary to protect public health and safety due to the fire danger.
This Order becomes effective at 8:00 AM, July 1, 2008 and will remain in force until rescinded or until August 14, 2008, whichever event occurs first. This Order rescinds, replaces and supersedes Order No 04-08-04-TF.
Done at Flagstaff, Arizona, this 30th day of June 2008.
NORA B. RASURE Forest Supervisor Coconino National Forest
Violations of these regulations is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor, by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both; 16 USC § 551, and 18 USC §§ 3559 and 3571.
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Date: June 27, 2008
COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST TO EXPAND RESTRICTIONS JULY 1ST
NEWS RELEASE USDA Forest Service Coconino National Forest
www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino
For Immediate Release June 26, 2008
Contact: Karen Malis-Clark 928-527-3492
Campfire Restrictions for Entire Coconino National Forest
Flagstaff, AZ – Campfire and smoking restrictions across the entire Coconino National Forest will be implemented starting Tuesday, July 1 at 8:00am.
Fires, campfires, woodstove and charcoal fires will be allowed only in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns, and heating devices meeting safety specifications will be allowed. Smoking will be permitted within an enclosed vehicle or building or in a developed recreation area. Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest lands.
Forest officials consider several factors in determining the need for fire restrictions, according to Coconino National Forest Fire Staff Officer Bruce Greco. “With the long July 4 weekend coming up, there will be increase of dispersed campers. The weather forecast indicates sustained monsoon moisture is not yet imminent, and there’s increasing wildfire activity regionally and nationally.”
These restrictions are deemed necessary to protect public safety and prevent human-caused wildland fire starts. The restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of a human-caused wildfire, usually with the onset of widespread summer monsoon rains.
Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or both.
For current information on fire restrictions on the Coconino National Forest call 928-527-3600 or http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino. (http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino. ) For additional information about fire restrictions on public lands in Arizona and New Mexico, call toll free 1-877-864-6985
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Date: June 26, 2008
MOHAVE COUNTY ADDED TO STATE TRUST LANDS FIRE RESTRICTIONS
ARIZONA STATE FORESTRY DIVISION
OFFICE OF THE STATE FORESTER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2008
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Judy Wood, (602) 255-4059
Fire Information Arizona State Forestry Division
FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN EFFECT ON STATE TRUST LANDS PHOENIX, ARIZONA – The Office of the State Forester will implement fire and smoking restrictions starting at 1:00 AM on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in cooperation with BLM and the Hualapai Mountain Park.
The restrictions have become necessary due to developing hot, dry weather along with annual plant growth which contributes to an increasing fire danger. These conditions greatly increase the risk of major wildfires.
The restrictions will apply to All State Trust Lands within Mohave County. The restrictions will remain in effect until July 31, 2008 or until further notice.
The restrictions are as follows:
• Building, maintaining, or using a fire, campfire, or charcoal burning device except as specifically permitted by the State Forester on a case by case basis is prohibited. Petroleum fueled stoves, lanterns, or heating devices are exempt from these restrictions.
• Using fireworks as defined in ARS § 36-1601 is prohibited.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building, developed campground, or stopped in an area at least 10 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials is prohibited.
• Welding or operating acetylene or other torch with an open flame is prohibited.
These restrictions apply to all permits and leases issued by the State Land Department and holders of hunting and fishing licenses.
Any state, federal, or local fire or law enforcement officer, or member of an organized firefighting force is exempt from these prohibitions while in the performance of their official firefighting duties.
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Date: June 25, 2008
KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST OFFICIAL ORDER FOR WILLIAMS, TUSAYAN DISTRICTS
Order Number: 07-08-01-TF
ORDER: FIRE RESTRICTIONS, KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST
Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551,and 36 CFR § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on National Forest System lands within the Williams and Tusayan Ranger District, Kaibab National Forest, in the following counties (Coconino and Yavapai) within the state of Arizona (“the restricted area”). The restricted area is depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibits A.1, and A.2.
PROHIBITIONS:
1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, except within a developed recreation site, or improved site; 36 CFR § 261.52(a).
2 Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or a developed recreation site; 36 CFR § 261.52(d).
Area Description:
Williams Ranger District
North from Interstate 40 at Bellemont North of Highway 180, West to just before Highway 64.
From the southern end of Highway 64 (North from Interstate 40 at Williams) to just North of Forest Road 124, West to just north of Eagle Nest Mountain (North of Ash Fork).
South from Interstate 40 at Bellemont to Sycamore Point, then West through Sycamore Canyon Wilderness to Hells Canyon at Highway 89.
Tusayan Ranger District
From Tusayan on Highway 64 South to Forest Road 320, near Red Butte; East to the Navajo Indian Reservation, and West to Forest Road 2612, and the Havasupai Indian Reservation.
The North boundary of the Tusayan Ranger District is the Grand Canyon National Park boundary.
EXEMPTIONS:
Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this order:
1. The use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices meet the fire underwriter’s specifications for safety is allowed.
2. Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the prohibited act or omission.
This Order is necessary to protect public health and safety due to the high fire danger.
This Order becomes effective at 8:00 AM, June 25, 2008, and will remain in force until rescinded or until August 31, 2008, which ever event occurs first.
Done at Williams, Arizona, this 20th day of June 2008.
City State
EDWARD E. ARMENTA, Acting Forest Supervisor Kaibab National Forest
Violations of these regulations is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor, by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or both; 16 USC § 551, and 18 USC §§ 3559 and 3571.
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Date: June 24, 2008
KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST TO IMPLEMENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS JUNE 25TH
For Immediate Release June 22, 2008
Contact: Punky Moore, 928-635-5653
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Officials with the Kaibab National Forest plan to implement fire restrictions at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 25 within the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts. These restrictions are deemed necessary to protect public health and safety and prevent human-caused wildland fire starts.
The restrictions will prohibit fires, campfires, charcoal, coal or wood stoves outside of developed campgrounds and limit smoking to within enclosed vehicles or buildings or in developed campgrounds.
Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest land.
Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters meeting safety specifications will continue to be allowed, as will campfires in developed campgrounds. “As we continue to move through fire season, conditions are becoming warmer and drier,” said Doug Ottosen, Kaibab National Forest fire staff officer. “Fire restrictions are an effective tool to prevent human-caused fires.”
The fire restrictions will remain in place until the Kaibab National Forest receives significant precipitation. Violation of the prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
For current information on fire restrictions on the Kaibab National Forest, please call (928) 635- 8311 or visit www.fs.fed.us/r3/kai. For additional information about fire restrictions on public lands in
Arizona and New Mexico, call toll free 1-877-864-6985 or visit http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/. (http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/. )
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