For Immediate Release 6/17/2024
Holbrook, AZ- The White Mountain Fire Coordinating group met today to discuss current conditions of the forest as well as the surrounding communities and have made the decision to enter into Stage 2 fire restrictions due to an increase in temperatures and continued drying conditions. The following actions were determined:
· The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
· State Trust lands and BLM will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
· Navajo and Apache Counties will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
· The cities/towns of Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
· Fort Apache will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Please remember, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions apply to EVERYONE, to include, both visitors and local residents.
Though Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are similar across each jurisdiction, we recommend that everyone review the restrictions ahead of time - Know Before You Go! For a list of fire restrictions in each jurisdiction, please go to 311info.net and click on the Fire Restrictions tab or contact your local fire department/district. The 311info.net website will also be used to provide information on regional fires and emergencies as they occur.
Other locations around Arizona, such as Coconino and Tonto Forests (and more) are also entering into fire restrictions. It is your responsibility to know restrictions wherever you choose to recreate. To check restrictions around the state visit the Arizona Interagency Wildfire Prevention website at: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
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