***Please note: Stage 3 restrictions do NOT apply to Tribal, State and Federal lands. These restrictions are only for unincorporated lands outside of other jurisdictions. For more information on restrictions visit: www.firerestrictions.us***

5/20/18 – Several jurisdictions throughout Northeastern Arizona have initiated fire restrictions.  Navajo County has initiated Stage 3 Fire Restrictions for unincorporated areas. The City of Show Low and the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside and the City of Winslow are also under Stage 3 Fire Restrictions. The Towns of Snowflake and Taylor are under Stage 1 restrictions and the City of Holbrook has initiated a local burn ban (no debris/weed burning).

Attached are the Stage 3 flyers that will shed more light on what is and what is not allowed during Stage 3 Fire Restrictions. Many questions regarding Stage and Federal Forest closures and restrictions have been asked recently. Area closures will be enacted by USFS we will be adding information as soon as more specifics are received.

5/17/18 – The National Weather Service has forecast a Red Flag Warning for today for southern Coconino, southern Apache and southern Navajo Counties. Winds are expected to be 15-20 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH and relative humidity between 5% to 12%.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or are imminent. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidities can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

5/12/18 The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today begging at 10:00 a.m. until this evening at 8:00 p.m.

ALL burning activity is strictly prohibited! A Red Flag Warning means critical fire danger is high!

If you have car trouble and be need to pull off if there road make sure to choose a place clear of vegetation to avoid igniting a fire. Make sure the chains are properly attached and not dragging. Smoking is only allowed in an enclosed vehicle it building.

Remember “One Less Spark, Means One Less Wildfire”! It’s up to all of us to protect our homes, communities and forests!!