Monday, June 13, 2011

Tonto Forest Increases Fire Restrictions

Tonto National Forest has increased fire restrictions due to drought conditions, hot temperatures and increased fire danger. Most types of fire or fire-causing activities are prohibited.

Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or charcoal burning device is prohibited.

Restrictions also apply to smoking outside of a cleared area, operating internal combustion power tools, using welding equipment or torches with open flames, operating combustion engines without spark-arresting devices, or discharging firearms except in taking game in accordance with Arizona hunting laws.

Use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns and heating devices is allowed, and some developed campgrounds are exempt from the restrictions.

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