SOUTHWESTERN-NEWS-RELEASE: Kaibab National Forest Fire Information

[Sandra J Moore <sjmoore@xxxxxxxxx>]

Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect on Kaibab National Forest

WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Fire restrictions
remain in effect on the Williams and Tusayan ranger districts of the Kaibab
National Forest. Under these restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal,
coal or wood stoves are allowed in developed campgrounds only. The
restrictions also limit smoking to within enclosed vehicles, buildings
or in developed campgrounds. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns,
and heaters that can be turned off are allowed. Fireworks are always
prohibited on National Forest land.

During daily patrols, forest personnel
have discovered a number of abandoned campfires; this is in violation of
the forest order. Violation of the prohibitions is punishable by a fine
of not more than $5,000, imprisonment for not more than six months, or
both.  Visitors are urged to maintain vigilance against the spread
of fire. 

The fire restrictions will stay
in place until the forest receives significant precipitation. For additional
information on fire restrictions on the Kaibab National Forest, call Punky
Moore, Fire Information Officer, (928) 635-5653 or 928-635-8311.  

         
               
               
            

         
               
               
            

Punky Moore
Fire Information Officer
Kaibab National Forest
Williams/Tusayan Ranger Districts
928-635-5653
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