9/20/16 2:08 PM
002_01-16-593_fulton-closure-mapFulton Fire Temporary Closure
Overgaard, AZ; September 20, 2016 – Due to the Fulton fire activity on the Tonto National Forest, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Black Mesa Ranger District has issued a temporary closure order for an area on the Mogollon Rim.
The purpose of this order is to protect public health and safety by limiting exposure to wildfire and fire suppression activities.

The Fulton Fire Temporary Closure and map (Order Number 01-16-593) outlining the closure area is located on the ASNFs website at www.fs.usda.gov/asnf and below is an excerpt from the closure listing the closure boundary.

Order Number 01-16-593: The restriction area includes National Forest System land road 512 and trails within Township 11 North, Range 14 East, Section 31, 32 and 33; Township 10 ½ North, Range 14 East, Sections 23 and 24.
Closure Boundary: Beginning at the southwestern corner of the intersection of National Forest System (NFS) Road 512 (also known locally as Young Road) and Arizona State Route (SR) 260 in Township 11 North, Range 14 East, Section 33; continuing west along the south side of SR 260 to the boundary with Tonto National Forest in Section 31, continuing in a southeast direction along the Forest boundary to NFS Road 512; north along the west side of NFS Road 512 to its intersection with SR 260.
The Mogollon Rim Visitor Center is closed due to the Fulton Fire on the Tonto National Forest and will remain closed until all fire activity has ceased. All other campgrounds and the Woods Canyon Lake Store remain open. Smoke may drift and settle into the Rim Lakes Recreation Area, Forest Lakes and Heber-Overgaard.