Arizona Fire Restrictions

Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Statewide Restrictions

Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Using exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer ammunition and other incendiary devices is prohibited year-round on all BLM-managed public lands in Arizona.

Year-Round Statewide Fire Prevention Order

FIRE PREVENTION ORDER
Order No. AZ910-2022-001

Arizona Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Under authority of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (Title 43, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 1701, et. seq.) and pursuant to Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R) § 9212.0-6 it is the policy of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to take all necessary actions to protect human life, the public lands and resources and the improvements thereon through the prevention of wildfires.

Pursuant to 43 C.F.R. § 9212.2, the following acts are prohibited on BLM managed public lands, areas, roads, waterways, and trails in the state of Arizona. This order is in addition to and includes acts already prohibited under 43 C.F.R. § 9212.1 and/or certain Arizona State Laws. This order shall go into effect at 12:01am, MST, on May 8, 2022 through 11:59pm on May 7, 2027.

In the interest of wildfire prevention, public safety, and in compliance with 43 C.F.R. § 9212.2, these BLM actions complement and support state and local wildfire prevention laws and regulations, which apply to all BLM-managed lands within Arizona. This fire order does not supersede local BLM fire orders. The BLM District or Field Offices may issue seasonal fire restrictions through a fire prevention order, and may rescind those seasonal restrictions, as necessary.

Acts prohibited under this order:

• Possessing, discharging, or using fireworks or pyrotechnic devices. Fireworks include, but are not limited to, any device which produces noise, smoke, showers of sparks, or movement by combustion or explosive materials. Pyrotechnic device means any device manufactured or used to produce a light or sound effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. Explosives are defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 49 C.F.R. § 173. This definition includes all classes of fireworks. 
   
• Releasing or causing to be released any sky lanterns, Chinese lanterns, airborne paper lanterns, aerial luminaries and/or fire balloons. Such items are typically made of wax covered paper with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is suspended. The ignition source is usually a small candle or fuel cell, and when lit the warm encapsulated air causes the lantern to rise and drift along wind currents.
   
• Possessing, discharging, or using tracer, explosive, steel core or incendiary ammunition, explosive chemical devices, or binary exploding targets defined by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 27 C.F.R. § 555. These include, but are not limited to:
  • A bullet which contains a chemical tracer and leaves a path of light, smoke, or fire.
  • An incendiary bomb, grenade, fire bomb, chemical bomb or similar device, which consists of or includes a chemical mixture which explodes with fire or force and can be carried, thrown, placed and/or shot with a firearm and/or projectile.
  • Binary exploding targets include, but are not limited to, pre-packaged products consisting of two separate components, usually an oxidizer, such as ammonium nitrate and a fuel, such as aluminum or another metal.
     
• The discharging, using, or possessing of any combustible or explosive composition of any kind, or any substance or combination of substances or articles prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation. This includes, but is not limited to, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices or exploding targets.
   
• Igniting or causing to burn any tire, petroleum product, wires, magnesium, waste or any other hazardous or explosive materials.

Persons exempted from this order:
Any federal, state, local and/or military employee acting within the scope of their duties; members of any organized rescue or firefighting force performing official duty; and persons, agencies, municipalities, or companies with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act. All other fire restrictions, or necessary exemptions to these restrictions, will be handled through local permits issued at the district level. An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for any fire started by an exempted activity.

Penalties for violating this order:
Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the regulations at 43 C.F.R. § 9212.1 shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both, in accordance with 43 C.F.R. § 9212.4. In addition, such persons will be liable to the United States for damages through either an administrative process or in United States federal court.

This order will supersede and rescind all previous fire prevention orders related to explosives and fireworks issued by this office.
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/s/Raymond Suazo -digital signature- 
Arizona State Director
Bureau of Land Management

Arizona Strip District

Arizona Strip District

Office: 435-688-3200
Dispatch: 435-865-4600 or
Report a Wildfire: 435-865-4611
Dispatch Website: Color Country Interagency Fire Center

• Arizona Strip Field Office
  • Vermilion Cliffs National Monument 
• Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument

FIRE RESTRICTIONS 

Seasonal Fire Restrictions have been lifted in this area. Continue to use caution while working or recreating outdoors. Year-Round Fire Restrictions are in effect. 

Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Using exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer ammunition and other incendiary devices is prohibited on BLM-managed public land in Arizona.  Year-Round Fire Prevention Order

Colorado River District

Colorado River District

Office: 928-505-1200
Dispatch: 928-777-5700 (24 hours)
Dispatch Website: Prescott Interagency Fire Center

Kingman Field Office 928-718-3700
Lake Havasu Field Office 928-505-1200
Yuma Field Office 928-317-3200

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FIRE RESTRICTIONS 

Seasonal Fire Restrictions are in effect.

Year-Round Fire Restrictions are in effect. 

Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Using exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer ammunition and other incendiary devices is prohibited on BLM-managed public land in Arizona. Year-Round Fire Prevention Order

Seasonal Fire Restrictions - Kingman Field Office

United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Western Arizona Zone Kingman Field Office 2755 Mission Blvd.
Kingman, Arizona 86401
FIRE PREVENTION ORDER # AZ-010-23-01
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HIGH FIRE DANGER BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, COLORADO RIVER 
DISTRICT, KINGMAN FIELD OFFICE

Pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 9212.2, the following acts are prohibited on all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the following counties: Mohave and La Paz Counties in Arizona. This restriction includes the Western Arizona Zone encompassing Kingman Field Office.

These restrictions will become effective at 8:00 a.m., MST, 26 MAY 2023. They will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked.

Stage 1:
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

1.   Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove. 
Campfires and charcoal grills are permitted in developed recreation sites or improved sites where agency-built fire rings or grills are provided. Developed or improved recreation sites are listed below in the order.

2.   Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or a developed or improved recreation site or while stopped in an area at least six feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

3.   Welding or the use of any torch or metal cutting or grinding implement.

4.   Discharging a firearm, air rifle, exploding targets or gas gun except while engaged in a 
lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal or tribal laws and regulations.

Fireworks, tracer ammunition and exploding targets are always prohibited year-round on federal lands.

Stage 1 Exemptions:

1.   Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
2.   Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within six feet of the device.
3.   Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically 
authorized by written posted notice.
4.   Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
5.   Other exemptions unique to each agency/tribe.

An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for
any fire started by the exempted activity.

Violation of this order is prohibited by the provisions of the regulations cited. Under 43 CFR 
9212.4, any violation is subject to punishment by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both.

Information regarding these fire restrictions may be obtained by calling the Kingman Field Office at 928-718-3700.

Digitally signed in Kingman, Arizona.
AMANDA DODSON 

Kingman Field Manager

DEVELOPED OR IMPROVED RECREATION SITE LISTED IN THE FIRE PREVENTION
ORDER.

• Burro Creek Campground
• Wild Cow Springs Campground
• Windy Point/ Packsaddle Campgrounds
   

Seasonal Fire Restrictions - Lake Havasu Field Office

United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District Lake Havasu Field Office
1785 Kiowa Ave.
Lake Havasu, Arizona 86403

FIRE PREVENTION ORDER NUMBER AZ-030-23-01
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HIGH FIRE DANGER BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, COLORADO RIVER 
DISTRICT, LAKE HAVASU FIELD OFFICE

Pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 9212.1, the following acts are prohibited on
all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the following counties: La Paz and Mohave Counties in Arizona and San Bernardino and Riverside Counties in California. This restriction includes the Colorado River District encompassing Lake Havasu Field Office.

These restrictions will become effective at 8:00 a.m., MST, 26 MAY 2023. They will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked.

Stage 1:
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

1.   Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove. 
Campfires and charcoal use are permitted in developed recreation sites or improved sites where agency-built fire rings or grills are provided. Developed or improved recreation sites listed in the order.

2.   Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or a developed or improved recreation site or while stopped in an area at least six feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

3.   Welding or the use of any torch or metal cutting or grinding implement.

4.   Discharging a firearm, air rifle, exploding targets or gas gun except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal or tribal laws and regulations.

Fireworks, tracer ammunition, are always prohibited year-round on federal lands.

Stage 1 Exemptions:

1.   Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
2.   Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within six feet of the device.

3.   Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically 
authorized by written posted notice.
4.   Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
5.   Other exemptions unique to each agency/tribe.

An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for 
any fire started by the exempted activity.

Violation of this order is prohibited by the provisions of the regulations cited.
"Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the regulations at 43 C.F.R. § 9212.1 shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both, in accordance with § 9212.4. In addition, such persons will be liable to the 
United States for damages through either an administrative process or in United States federal 
court."

Information regarding these fire restrictions may be obtained by calling the Lake Havasu Field 
Office at 928-505-1200.

Digitally signed in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
WILLIAM MACK - Colorado River District Manager
 

DEVELOPED OR IMPROVED RECREATION SITE LISTED IN THE FIRE PREVENTION ORDER.
Lake Havasu Shoreline Boat-Access Only Campsites

• • Balance Rock Cove
• • Bass Bay 1
• • Bass Bay 2
• • Bighorn Point 1
• • Bighorn Point 3
• • Bill Williams 1
• • Bill Williams 2
• • Bill Williams 3
• • Bill Williams 4
• • Bill Williams 5
• • BLM Camp 1
• • BLM Camp 2
• • Bluebird
• • Buzzard Cove
• • Cove of Little Foxes
• • Coyote Cove 1
• • Coyote Cove 2
• • Disneyland 1
• • Disneyland 2
• • Disneyland 3
• • Eagle Cove
• • Eagle Point
• • Echo Cove 1
• • Echo Cove 2
• • Echo Cove 4
• • Ewe Camp
• • Friendly Island 1
• • Friendly Island 2
• • Friendly Island 3
• • Friendly Island 4
• • Gnat Keys 1
• • Gnat Keys 4
• • Goose Bay 1
• • Goose Bay 2
• • Hi Isle 2
• • Hi Isle 4
• • Hi Isle 5
• • Hi Isle 6
• • Hi Isle 7
• • Hi Isle 8
• • Hi Isle 10
• • Hi Isle 11
• • Hi Isle 14
• • Hi Isle 15
• • Hum Hum 1
• • Hum Hum 2
• • Larned Landing 1
• • Larned Landing 3
• • Larned Landing 4
• • Linda’s Camp
• • Mallard Cove 1
• • Mallard Cove 2
• • Mallard Cove 3
• • Mallard Cove 4
• • Mallard Cove 5
• • Mallard Cove 6
• • Pilot Rock 1
• • Pilot Rock 2
• • Pilot Rock 3
• • Rachels Camp
• • Road Runner 1
• • Road Runner 4
• • Rocky Landing 2
• • Rocky Landing 3
• • Rocky Landing 4
• • Sand Isle 1
• • Sand Isle 2
• • Sand Isle 3
• • Satellite Cove 1
• • Satellite Cove 2
• • Satellite Cove 3
• • Solitude Cove
• • Standard Wash 3
• • Standard Wash 4
• • Standard Wash 5
• • Steamboat Cove 1
• • Steamboat Cove 2
• • Steamboat Cove 3
• • Steamboat Cove 4
• • Teal Point 1
• • Teal Point 2
• • Whytes Retreat 1
• • Whytes Retreat 2
• • Widgeon Keys
• • Wren Cove 1
• • Wren Cove 2
• • Wren Cove 3
• Parker Strip Sites
• • Bullfrog Day Use Area
• • Crossroads Campground
• • Empire Landing Campground
• • Rockhouse Recreation Site
• • Bullfrog Day Use Area
• • Crossroads Campground
• • Empire Landing Campground

Seasonal Fire Restrictions - Yuma Field Office

United States Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management Colorado River District Yuma Field Office
7341 East 30ᵗʰ Street, Suite A Yuma, Arizona 85365-6525

FIRE PREVENTION ORDER NUMBER AZ-020-23-01
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HIGH FIRE DANGER BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, COLORADO RIVER 
DISTRICT, YUMA FIELD OFFICE

Pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 9212.1, the following acts are prohibited on
all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the following counties: Yuma and La Paz Counties in Arizona and Imperial and Riverside Counties in California. This restriction includes the Colorado River District encompassing Yuma Field Office.

These restrictions will become effective at 8 a.m., MST, 26 MAY 2023.They will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked.

Stage 1:
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

1.   Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove. 
Campfires and charcoal use are permitted in developed recreation sites or improved sites where agency-built fire rings or grills are provided. Developed or improved recreation sites listed in the order.

2.   Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or a developed or improved recreation site or while stopped in an area at least 6 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable 
materials.

3.   Welding or the use of any torch or metal cutting or grinding implement.

4.   Discharging a firearm, air rifle, exploding targets or gas gun except while engaged in a 
lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal or tribal laws and regulations.

Fireworks, tracer ammunition, are always prohibited year-round on Federal lands.

Stage 1 Exemptions:

1.   Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
2.   Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within six feet of the device.
3.   Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically 
authorized by written posted notice.

4.   Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
5.   Other exemptions unique to each agency/tribe.

An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for 
any fire started by the exempted activity.

Violation of this order is prohibited by the provisions of the regulations cited.
"Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the regulations at 43 C.F.R. § 9212.1 shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both, in accordance with § 9212.4. In addition, such persons will be liable to the 
United States for damages through either an administrative process or in United States federal 
court."

Information regarding these fire restrictions may be obtained by calling the Yuma Field Office at 928-317-3200.

Digitally signed in Yuma, Arizona.

WILLIAM MACK - Colorado River District Manager
 

DEVELOPED OR IMPROVED RECREATION SITES INCLUED IN THE FIRE PREVENTION ORDER:

• Imperial Dam Recreation Area
• T.K. Jones Campground at Squaw Lake
• Senator Wash
• Oxbow Campground
• Mittry Lake South Boat Launch
• La Posa Long Term Visitor Area

Gila District

Gila District

Office: 520-258-7200
Dispatch: 520-202-2710 (24 hours)
Dispatch Website: Tucson Interagency Fire Center

• Safford Field Office phone: 928-348-4400
  • Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
  • Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness
• Tucson Field Office phone: 520-258-7200
  • Ironwood Forest National Monument
  • Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
  • San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

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FIRE RESTRICTIONS 

Seasonal Fire Restrictions have been lifted in this area. Continue to use caution while working or recreating outdoors. Year-Round Fire Restrictions are in effect. 

Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Using exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer ammunition and other incendiary devices is prohibited on BLM-managed public land in Arizona. Year-Round Fire Prevention Order

Phoenix District

Phoenix District

Office: 623-580-5500
Dispatch: 928-777-5700 (24 hours)
Dispatch Website: Prescott Interagency Fire Center

• Hassayampa Field Office
  • Agua Fria National Monument
• Lower Sonoran Field Office
  • Sonoran Desert National Monument

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FIRE RESTRICTIONS 

Seasonal Fire Restrictions have been lifted in this area. Continue to use caution while working or recreating outdoors. Year-Round Fire Restrictions are in effect. 

Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Using exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer ammunition and other incendiary devices is prohibited on BLM-managed public land in Arizona. Year-Round Fire Prevention Order

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