Prescott National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions
Posted on July 19, 2012 | 9:17 am Print
Prescott National Forest will rescind all fire restrictions on Wednesday, July 18 at 8:00 am due to significant amounts of precipitation across the Forest. Visitors are reminded that the Emergency Area Closure for the Gladiator Fire will remain in effect.
Moisture has created wetter conditions that have lessened fire potential, though continued caution is still urged. Remember, to properly extinguish a campfire:
- Pour lots of water on the fire to drown all embers; pour until the hissing stops.
- Stir the campfire ashes and embers with a shovel.
- Make sure everything is wet, and cold to the touch.
For current information on fire restrictions, closures or wildfires on the Prescott National Forest, call 928-777-5799. For further information about fire restrictions on public lands in Arizonaand New Mexico, call toll free 1-877-864-6985 or visit http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/.
If you have any question on current fire restrictions or recreational opportunities please contact the Bradshaw Ranger District at (928) 443-8000.
