Seasonal Fire Restrictions Lifted on BLM-managed Lands in Navajo and Apache Counties

PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management in coordination with its partners in Northeastern Arizona will lift seasonal fire restrictions in Navajo and Apache Counties on July 17, 2026, as improved conditions and ongoing monsoon activity have reduced wildfire risk in this area.

While conditions in this area support lifting restrictions, residents and visitors are reminded that wildfire risk is never eliminated. Fine fuels, like grass and brush, can dry quickly between storms, and human-caused fires remain preventable. 

Fire restrictions will vary around the state depending on the level of fire danger. 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.  If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave. 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 torches with an open flame.

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

For information on fire restrictions, prevention tips and restrictions in your area, contact your local BLM office, or visit wildlandfire.az.gov.

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