Forest Service in Arizona bans campfires

The Forest Service in Arizona said that increasing fire danger has made campfires outside of campgrounds will be banned on the Coconino National Forest beginning today.

The Kaibab National Forest also will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions (see definition of Fire Restrictions below) on the Williams and Tusayan ranger districts also today. These restrictions will likely stay in place until the Summer monsoons begin.

Fire Restrictions four stages defined
Stage 1 restrictions ban fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, or wood stoves outside of developed campgrounds. Smoking is limited to within enclosed vehicles or buildings or in developed campgrounds. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters meeting safety specifications will continue to be allowed.

Stage 2 restrictions include prohibiting campfires and other fires in developed campgrounds, as well as prohibiting motorized vehicle and chainsaw use.

Stage 3 restrictions include shutting off sections of the forest.

Stage 4 restrictions are wider closures, where an entire forest could be closed.