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Good morning, We expect a windy day in northern Arizona. Thanks, Jacqueline C. Banks Public Affairs Officer Kaibab National Forest Office: 928-635-8314 Cell: 928-606-7490 For Immediate Release Contacts: Jacqueline Banks,
928-635-8314 May 5, 2014 Heather
Noel, 928-527-3490
Red Flag Warning Today for Kaibab and Coconino National Forests;
Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect WILLIAMS, Ariz. – The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for
large portions of the Kaibab and Coconino National Forests in northern Arizona. Visitors to the Kaibab and Coconino National Forests are advised to refrain from having a campfire when Red Flag
Warning conditions exist. This advisory covers all campfires across the forests, including in developed campgrounds. A Red Flag Warning occurs when the forecast shows strong wind and low relative humidity creating an increased
potential for large fire growth. The campfire advisory remains in effect until the Red Flag Warning ends. The entire Coconino National Forest and the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts of the Kaibab National Forest
implemented campfire and smoking restrictions April 18 in order to protect public health and reduce preventable human-caused fires. Fire restrictions have not yet been implemented on the North Kaibab Ranger District due to different weather and fuels conditions. Under the restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves are allowed in developed campgrounds
only. The restrictions also limit smoking to within enclosed vehicles or buildings or in developed campgrounds. During the duration of a Red Flag Warning, visitors are advised to refrain from having a campfire even in developed campgrounds. For detailed weather information including warnings issued by the National Weather Service, visit
www.wrh.noaa.gov/fgz/.
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