BLM implements enhanced fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management Gila District implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions in Apache and Navajo counties effective May 14, at 6 p.m. The enhanced restrictions are necessary due to severe and extreme drought conditions and increased fire activity in the area and will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked.
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:
- Building maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove including fires in developed campgrounds or improved sites.
- Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
- Discharging a firearm, including target shooting, except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal or tribal laws and regulations
- Mechanical and industrial prohibitions include:
- Operating any internal combustion engine such as a chainsaw or similar equipment without a spark-arresting device properly installed maintained, and in effective working order.
- Welding or the use of any torch, metal cutting or grinding equipment.
- Using an explosive.
Fireworks, tracer ammunition, and exploding targets are always prohibited year-round on federal lands. More BLM Arizona fire restrictions information can be found on the website at: BLM.gov/r/fire/az.
Statewide fire restriction information can be found on the Arizona Interagency Wildfire Prevention webpage https://wildlandfire.az.gov.
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.