Coconino County enacts Stage Two Fire Restrictions

By Coconino County

Coconino County Fires Restriction Information:

In coordination with our partners at the State and Federal partners, Coconino County will elevate to Stage 2 restrictions on Thursday, May 26th at 8:00AM. For more information about the most current restrictions please visit the following link.

Have questions about the “dos and don’ts” during fire restrictions? Like…does the County’s Wildfire Defense Ordnance apply to private property? (Sneak peek-YES! It applies to all property in unincorporated areas, not including federal, state, or tribal lands.)Learn more at https://www.coconino.az.gov/Docum…/ View/51210/FAQs-2022-04

USFS Fire Restriction Information:

Coconino NF to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions May 26. Due to warmer weather conditions, increased fire danger, and for public safety, U.S. Forest Service – Coconino National Forest will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning 8 a.m. Thursday, May 26.The forest has been under Stage 1 fire restrictions since May 5, which prohibit campfires across the forest and limits them to developed recreations sites only. However, with warmer and windy weather, as well as key criteria being met, stricter fire restrictions will be implemented across the entire national forest–including developed recreation sites.

View the official Stage 2 Forest Order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/…/ FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1025646.pdfSee full news release: https:// www.fs.usda.gov/detail/coconino/news-events/…Learn more about local weather conditions with US National Weather Service Flagstaff Arizona: https://www.weather.gov/fgz/