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Monday, June 18, 2007
PRESCOTT, AZ(June 15, 2007) -- Due to the extreme fire danger, Prescott National Forest Officials are implementing Stage II fire restrictions at 8:00am Wednesday, June 20, to reduce the possibility of human-caused wildfires. The following restrictions are in effect for the entire Prescott National Forest: - Campfires, charcoal grills, and stove fires are prohibited.
An exception will be to continue to allow these fires in developed recreation sites where grills and campfire rings are provided.
Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns and heaters meeting safety specifications are allowed.
Smoking is prohibited. Except within enclosed vehicles, buildings, or developed recreation sites where the area is cleared of all flammable material.
Campfires at the designated dispersed sites within the Prescott Basin are prohibited. Metal posts identify the designated dispersed sites with a number.
Welding or operating of acetylene or other torches and blasting are prohibited.
Operating a chainsaw, or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine is prohibited.
Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited.
Use of explosives is prohibited.
Possessing or using any motorized vehicle in Forest Service designated OHV areas and on trails; including Hayfield Draw, Sheridan Mountain/Smith Mesa, and Alto Pit OHV areas are prohibited.
The following additional restrictions are in effect for Horsethief Basin and Castle Creek Wilderness developed recreations sites only:
Campfires, open fires, charcoal grills, coal, and stove fires are prohibited.
Smoking is prohibited except within enclosed vehicles or buildings.
The public is reminded that the Prescott National Forest always prohibits off-road vehicle and cross country travel, except on designated roads, trails, and OHV areas.
The restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of a human-caused wildfire. Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or both.
For current information on fire restrictions, closures or wildfires on the Prescott National Forest, call 928-777-5799.
PRESCOTT, AZ(June 15, 2007) -- Due to the extreme fire danger, Prescott National Forest Officials are implementing Stage II fire restrictions at 8:00am Wednesday, June 20, to reduce the possibility of human-caused wildfires. The following restrictions are in effect for the entire Prescott National Forest: - Campfires, charcoal grills, and stove fires are prohibited.
An exception will be to continue to allow these fires in developed recreation sites where grills and campfire rings are provided.
Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns and heaters meeting safety specifications are allowed.
Smoking is prohibited. Except within enclosed vehicles, buildings, or developed recreation sites where the area is cleared of all flammable material.
Campfires at the designated dispersed sites within the Prescott Basin are prohibited. Metal posts identify the designated dispersed sites with a number.
Welding or operating of acetylene or other torches and blasting are prohibited.
Operating a chainsaw, or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine is prohibited.
Possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device is prohibited.
Use of explosives is prohibited.
Possessing or using any motorized vehicle in Forest Service designated OHV areas and on trails; including Hayfield Draw, Sheridan Mountain/Smith Mesa, and Alto Pit OHV areas are prohibited.
The following additional restrictions are in effect for Horsethief Basin and Castle Creek Wilderness developed recreations sites only:
Campfires, open fires, charcoal grills, coal, and stove fires are prohibited.
Smoking is prohibited except within enclosed vehicles or buildings.
The public is reminded that the Prescott National Forest always prohibits off-road vehicle and cross country travel, except on designated roads, trails, and OHV areas.
The restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of a human-caused wildfire. Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000, imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or both.
For current information on fire restrictions, closures or wildfires on the Prescott National Forest, call 928-777-5799.
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