Target shooting prohibited while fire restrictions in place, fireworks and explosives prohibited year-round
PHOENIX, June 2, 2015—For Immediate Release. Drought conditions, hot temperatures, and increased fire danger have resulted in fire restrictions for
the Tonto National Forest beginning at 8 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2015.
Most types of fire or fire-causing activities are prohibited across the entire Tonto National Forest.
Building,
maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or charcoal-burning
device is prohibited
outside of metal fire rings and metal pedestal grills provided by the
Forest Service in developed recreation sites (see attached list). The
use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns, and heating devices are
allowed.
Restrictions
also apply to operating internal combustion power tools, using welding
equipment or torches
with open flames, operating combustion engines without spark-arresting
devices in effective working order and meeting either USDA or SAE
(Society of Automotive Engineers) standards.
Discharging a firearm except for taking game in accordance with Arizona hunting laws.
Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or a developed recreation site.
Please deposit the remains an ashtray or inside a building. Do not toss or discard on the ground.
“As
temperatures reach the 100 degree mark, the abundant grass crop the
desert received because of
winter rains dry out raising the fire danger to high” said Acting Tonto
National Forest Fire Staff Bill Crolly. “These precautionary measures
help prevent human-caused wildfires, preventing unnecessary exposure to
firefighters.”
“We are reminding the public that fireworks and the use of exploding targets are always prohibited
on the Forest,” emphasized Crolly.
Violation of these fire restrictions is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up
to six months.
For more information regarding forest recreation sites and
fire restrictions,
please contact the Tonto National Forest at (602) 225-5200, or check online at
www.fs.usda.gov/tonto
For general information on fire activity and restrictions in Arizona call toll free 877-864-6985, or
visit the. Southwest Coordination Center website: http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc
or http://firerestrictions.us/az
Useful Websites:
·
Arizona Emergency Information Network (for ALL hazard emergency
and disaster information): www.azein.gov
Fire Restriction Information: Toll free 1 (877) 864-6985
Campfires are allowed in metal
fire rings and metal pedestal grills
provided by the Forest Service in the following developed recreation sites:
Bartlett Lake Recreation Area
o
Bartlett Lake Marina
o
Rattlesnake Cove
o
SB Cove parking lot ramadas with metal charcoal pedestals
o
Yellow Cliffs parking lot ramadas with metal charcoal pedestals
Lower Verde Recreation Area
o
Needle Rock Day Use Picnic Area
Globe Ranger District
·
Pioneer Pass, in the Pinal Mtns
·
Sulphide Del Ray, in the Pinal Mtns
·
Kellner, in the Pinal Mtns
·
Icehouse CCC Day Use Area
·
Lower Pinal, in the Pinal Mtns
·
Upper Pinal, in the Pinal Mtns
·
Jones Water, off AZ Hwy 77 north of Globe
·
Oak Flat, off AZ Hwy 60 east of Superior
·
Timber Camp
·
Timber Camp Horse Camp
Mesa Ranger District
·
Saguaro Del Norte
·
Butcher Jones
·
Acacia
·
Boulder
·
Laguna
·
Palo Verde
·
Granite Reef
·
Phon D. Sutton
·
Coons Bluff
·
Saguaro Lake Marina
·
Canyon Lake Marina
·
Pebble Beach
·
Blue Point
·
Sheep’s Crossing
·
Water Users
·
Larry Forbis Group Site
Payson Ranger District
·
Houston Mesa Campground
·
Houston Mesa Horse Camp
·
Ponderosa Campground
·
Christopher Creek Campground
·
Sharp Creek Campground
·
Tonto Creek Campground
·
Tonto Creek Walk-In
Pleasant Valley Ranger District
·
Haigler Creek Campground
Tonto Basin Ranger District
·
Apache Lake Marina
·
Vineyard Picnic Site
·
Frazier Campground
·
Frazier Group Site
·
Windy Hill Campground
·
Cholla Campground
·
Grapevine Campground
·
Cottonwood Picnic Site
·
Schoolhouse Campground
·
Burnt Corral Campground
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