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Fire Restrictions Begin Wednesday on Coconino and Kaibab National Forests
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented on the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests beginning Wednesday at 8 a.m. These restrictions are deemed necessary to protect public health and prevent human-caused wildfire starts. On the Kaibab, the restrictions cover the Williams and Tusayan ranger districts only. The criteria officials consider before implementing fire restrictions include current and predicted weather, fuels conditions, fire activity levels and available resources. Under the fire restrictions fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves are allowed in developed campgrounds only. The restrictions also limit smoking to within enclosed vehicles, buildings, or in developed campgrounds. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters that can be turned off are allowed. Forest visitors are reminded that some campfire restrictions are always in effect, such as in forested areas within city limits of most northern Arizona communities. Additionally, fireworks are never allowed on National Forests. For more information about restrictions on public lands, call toll free 1-877-864-6985 or visit http://www.publiclands.org/firenews/AZ.php. The public’s assistance is appreciated in preventing human-caused fires. For more information, please call Punky Moore, Kaibab Fire Information Officer (928-635-5653), or Brady Smith, Coconino Public Affairs Officer, (928-527-3490) -USFS-
Punky Moore Fire Information Officer Williams & Tusayan Ranger Districts 742 S. Clover Rd. Williams, AZ 86046 928-635-5653
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