Much of northern Arizona will move into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Friday as hot, dry and windy conditions continue.
Stage 2 prohibits charcoal or wood campfires, barbecue grills, fire pits or open flame devices without an on/off switch. It also forbids operating a chainsaw or other equipment that could create a spark and smoking outside.
Here's who's already announced Stage 2 restrictions starting at 8 a.m. Friday:
- The b, Coconino County and the Coconino National Forest. Officials will also close certain forest roads to motorized vehicles.
- Kaibab National Forest. Officials will also close the Bill Williams Mountain watershed as it’s especially susceptible to severe wildfire and post-fire flooding.
- Apache County
- Navajo County as well as the communities of Show Low, Pine Top Lakeside and Fort Apache.
Other entities will likely follow their lead in the coming days. Restrictions and closures typically remain in effect until the area receives significant, widespread precipitation.
Violations could result in a mandatory federal court appearance, fines and jail time.