6/10/14 4:00 – The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest has issued a partial closure order for certain areas within the forest. These area are described in the order below. The rest of the area remains under Stage 2 Fire restrictions at this time.

01-14-562 Sitgreaves NF Stage III Area Closures

6/3/14 5:21 am
A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY FOR MUCH OF NAVAJO AND
APACHE COUNTIES. SOUTHWEST WINDS 15 TO 25 MPH AND RELATIVE
HUMIDITY VALUES IN THE SINGLE DIGITS ARE EXPECTED.

6/2/14 4:30 – Please note that Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect throughout the region. What is NOT allowed under Stage II Restrictions:

1. NO Campfires will be allowed including cooking or warming fires. This includes charcoal, coal or wood stove in developed campgrounds or improved sites.
2. NO smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building. Do NOT throw cigarettes out of a car window or on the ground!
3. NO Outdoor operation of internal combustion engines except those with spark arrestors such as lawn mowers and landscaping equipment in maintained landscaped areas.
4. NO welding or operating acetylene torch unless it is in a designated area made for that purpose and is equipped with appropriate fire protection.
5. NO vehicles allowed to travel off of roads and trails.
6. NO fireworks, explosive targets or tracer round ammunition.