Fire restrictions to start for Flagstaff, Coconino National Forest, part of Kaibab National Forest
FLAGSTAFF — As the wildfire season gets underway, the U.S. Forest Service will institute Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions across the entire Coconino National Forest and the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest starting at 8 a.m. Thursday.
At the same time, Stage 1 restrictions will also go into effect for both Flagstaff and Coconino County.
This means that fires, campfires, charcoal, coal and wood stoves are prohibited, except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or a developed recreation site. As always, fireworks are prohibited on all national forest and state lands.
The U.S. Forest Service implements fire restrictions to help prevent human-caused fires and to limit the exposure of visitors during periods of potentially dangerous fire conditions.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona fire restrictions for Flagstaff and Coconino, Kaibab forests
