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BLM lifts seasonal fire restrictions in northern Arizona

Arizona
Arizona Strip DO
Media Contact
Rachel T. Carnahan
435-688-3303
BLM Office:
Arizona Strip District Office

ST. GEORGE, UT — Effective Saturday, September 20, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will lift all seasonal fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Arizona Strip District, including BLM lands in Coconino and northern Mohave counties in Arizona. Due to a rise in fuel moisture and minimal fire activity, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded.  

Before recreating on public lands, ensure you are aware of fire regulations, restrictions or area closures.  

  • Use metal fire rings or grills where present. Wood placed on a fire should never exceed the size of the grill or fire ring.  

  • If building a fire on the ground (where permitted), choose a location away from adjacent or overhanging flammable material, and ensure the ground beneath and around the fire is clear of all flammable materials. Avoid fires on windy days.   

  • If you have a campfire, make sure it is fully extinguished before leaving the area. Fires should be doused with water and dirt and stirred with a shovel until completely cold to the touch.   

  • If you are using a portable stove, make sure the area is clear of all flammable materials and on a stable flat surface to prevent it from tipping and starting a fire.  

  • Never throw cigarettes out of the window of a vehicle. Use an ashtray instead.   

  • Practice Leave No Trace principles — pack out cigarette butts and burned materials from your camping area.  

  • Never park over dead grass and dry brush; a vehicle’s exhaust system can ignite the vegetation.

  • Use caution while discharging a firearm, operating an internal combustion engine, cutting, grinding, welding, or operating acetylene or other torches with an open flame, or using explosives (where permitted). 

Fireworks and exploding targets are always prohibited on BLM-managed lands in Arizona.  

Fire restrictions may vary by county or jurisdiction depending on the level of fire danger. For information on fire restrictions, prevention tips and restrictions in your area, contact your local BLM office, or for Arizona, visit wildlandfire.az.gov.  

The BLM manages about 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.