Thanks to all the fire crew the fire on Flat Top was contained. We appreciate everyone’s hard work getting this fire under control.

There is a fire on top of Flat Top Mountain in Eagar, AZ. Fire Crews are on scene along with Water Tankers and helicopters. The Fire Crews are working hard trying to maintain the fire. We will keep you posted as information becomes available.

In an effort to provide information to our citizens and guests in Navajo County we would like to provide the current Stage II Fire Restrictions. Below are the current actions that are prohibited:

STAGE II – Moderate Restrictions

The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

1. Building maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove including fires in developed campgrounds or improved sites.
2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
3. Discharging a firearm while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal, or tribal laws and regulations.
4. Mechanical and Industrial Prohibitions:  Operating any internal combustion engine;  Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame;  Using an explosive.
5. Operating motorized vehicles off designated roads and trails.

Exemptions:

1. Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.

1. Industrial operations where specific operations and exemptions are identified and mitigation measures are implemented as outlined in an agency plan.
2. Persons using a device fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the device.
3. Operating generators with an approved spark arresting device within an enclosed vehicle or building or in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the generator.
4. Operating motorized vehicles on designated roads and trails so long as you park in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway.
5. Emergency repair of public utilities and railroads and mitigation measures are implemented as outlined in an agency plan.
6. Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written posted notice.
7. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
8. All land within a city boundary is exempted unless otherwise stated by city ordinance.
9. Discharging of firearms is allowed on agency designated shooting ranges.

An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for any fire started by the exempted activity.

While all areas have some form of restrictions in place it is best to clarify with specific jurisdictions as there are variances between the multiple agencies through out the area.

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for Northern Arizona today and Thursday!  A combination of strong winds and low relative humidity’s can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph can be expected over the next two days.

Please remain vigilant of anything that could ignite a fire. Small sparks from a dragging chain, cigarettes carelessly disposed of and even pulling off of the side of the road on tall grasses can start a large fire very quickly!