NEWS RELEASE
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
U.S. Forest Service
Coconino National Forest
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For Immediate Release
June 3, 2011
Campfire restrictions begin tomorrow for Coconino NF
Flagstaff, AZ – The Coconino National
Forest will implement fire restrictions, beginning 8 a.m. tomorrow (June
4), due to increasing fire danger.
The restrictions prohibit fires, campfires,
charcoal, coal and wood stoves outside of developed campgrounds and limit
smoking to within enclosed vehicles or buildings or in developed campgrounds.
Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters meeting safety
specifications will continue to be allowed.
Violations of restrictions are punishable
by a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than six months,
or both. Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest land.
For additional information on fire restrictions
on the Coconino National Forest, please call 928-527-3600. For information
on fire restrictions on public lands across Arizona and New Mexico, call
877-864-6985 or see http://www.publiclands.org/firenews/AZ.php
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