Stage II still in effect!

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.

Hot and Extremely Dry and Windy

6/2/14 4:30 p.m. – Tuesday through Friday the hot and extremely dry air will remain in place across northern Arizona. The strongest winds and critical fire weather conditions will shift to northeastern Arizona with winds speeds of 20-25 and gusting up to 40 MPH. Wednesday through Friday expect continued hot and extremely dry conditions with breezy southwesterly winds with another round of critical fire weather conditions on Friday.

 

Black River Tank Fire

5/31/14 @ 4:10pm

Residents of Greer, AZ and surrounding areas may experience heavy smoke due to the Black River Tank Fire, 21 miles SE of Whiteriver, AZ. This fire has burned 1,600 acres and is 0% contained and was human caused.