If you’re planning a trip to Arizona’s high country, know that several national forests will begin fire restrictions soon.
As of 8 a.m. Thursday, May 5, Coconino, Prescott and Tonto national forests as well as the Williams and Tusayan districts of Kaibab National Forest will be under Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions. Flagstaff will also adopt Stage 1 restrictions that day.
Here’s what’s prohibited under Stage 1 fire restrictions:
- Fires — including campfires and charcoal, coal and wood stoves — except within a developed recreation site.
- Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or a developed recreation site.
- Fireworks are always prohibited on all national forest and state lands.
Violators could face fines or jail time.
