First one we got in the morning.
Flagstaff, Ariz., June 21, 2017, For Immediate Release — Due to warmer weather conditions, fire danger, an increase of abandoned campfires, and for public safety, Coconino National Forest officials will implement additional fire restrictions beginning Thursday (June 22) at 8 a.m.
Coconino National Forest has been in Stage I fire restrictions since June 15, which prohibited campfires across the forest and limited them to hosted developed campsites only. However, 34 abandoned campfires were located on the Forest over the weekend, and with the number of abandoned campfires found each day, coupled with dry lightning and warm weather, it is necessary to implement additional fire restrictions.
Stage II fire restrictions will be in effect beginning tomorrow that prohibit the following:
1. Fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, and wood stoves. (except using a device that is solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device).
2. Smoking (except within an enclosed vehicle or building).
3. Using an explosive.
4. Possessing, discharging, or using any type of firework by pyrotechnic device.
5. Operating a chainsaw or any other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine from the hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (except generators with an approved spark arresting device within an enclosed vehicle or building or in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the generator).
6. Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame.
7. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order (this does not include motor vehicles. This is aimed at things such as landscaping tools).
8. Discharging firearms, air rifles, or gas guns (except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal or tribal laws and regulations).
9. Possessing or using a motor vehicle off National Forest System roads (except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10 feet of the roadway or when parking overnight in Forest Service developed campgrounds and trailheads).
This means that all vehicles must remain on an open Forest Road when driving. All parked vehicles must remain within 10 feet of a Forest Road
AND only in an area that is devoid of vegetation. This is to keep catalytic converters and other sources of heat underneath the vehicle from igniting vegetation.
Visitors may NOT drive over areas of vegetation to place their trailers or unload their tents and camping supplies, and may NOT park directly on a designated Forest Road. Thus, finding a suitable location for pulling a trailer off the road will be challenging, particularly with the number of visitors expected during summer months. As a result, some campers may not find a spot to camp on the Coconino National Forest at this time and during the busy weekends.
An explanation of the different stages of fire restrictions and what is typically prohibited during those stages can be found online at
www.tinyurl.com/firestagesexplained. The public should be aware that state-managed and state-owned lands in Coconino County, south of the Colorado River, will also go into Stage II fire restrictions at the same time.
Fire restrictions will remain in place until the forest receives significant precipitation. Violation of the restrictions on national forests is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment up to six months, or both.
Second revised email we got in the afternoon. On this second number 9 was highlighted in yellow because it changed. The yellow highlight didn't come across on my copy paste.
Flagstaff, Ariz., June 21, 2017, For Immediate Release — Due to warmer weather conditions, fire danger, an increase of abandoned campfires, and for public safety, Coconino National Forest officials will implement additional fire restrictions beginning Thursday (June 22) at 8 a.m.
Coconino National Forest has been in Stage I fire restrictions since June 15, which prohibited campfires across the forest and limited them to hosted developed campsites only. However, 34 abandoned campfires were located on the Forest over the weekend, and with the number of abandoned campfires found each day, coupled with dry lightning and warm weather, it is necessary to implement additional fire restrictions.
Stage II fire restrictions will be in effect beginning Thursday that prohibit the following:
1. Fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, and wood stoves. (except using a device that is solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device).
2. Smoking (except within an enclosed vehicle or building).
3. Using an explosive.
4. Possessing, discharging, or using any type of firework by pyrotechnic device.
5. Operating a chainsaw or any other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine from the hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (except generators with an approved spark arresting device within an enclosed vehicle or building or in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the generator).
6. Welding or operating an acetylene or other torch with open flame.
7. Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained, and in effective working order (this does not include motor vehicles. This is aimed at things such as landscaping tools).
8. Discharging firearms, air rifles, or gas guns (except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal or tribal laws and regulations).
9. Possessing or using a motor vehicle off National Forest System roads (motorized vehicles must abide by Travel Management Regulations and travel only on open Forest Roads. In “camping corridors” where vehicles are allowed to leave a Forest Road for up to 300 feet—as well as outside camping corridors where vehicles can leave the Forest Road for up to 30 feet—vehicles can still do so, BUT ONLY AS LONG AS THE PATH THEY DRIVE OVER IS DEVOID OF VEGETATION. The intent of this restriction is to keep sources of heat underneath a vehicle from contacting any vegetation that could start a wildfire. In short, don’t drive or park over any vegetation at any time).
An explanation of the different stages of fire restrictions and what is typically prohibited during those stages can be found online at
www.tinyurl.com/firestagesexplained. The public should be aware that state-managed and state-owned lands in Coconino County, south of the Colorado River, will also go into Stage II fire restrictions at the same time.
Fire restrictions will remain in place until the forest receives significant precipitation. Violation of the restrictions on national forests is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment up to six months, or both.
I think I remember the area as having enough dried up grass that would qualify as vegetation.
@Pitch might help but do not believe any of 9011R is on the travel map which would make any travel illegal unless that area along 231 is a camping corridor. Then could travel up to 300' off 231 as long as you didn't drive over any vegetation. It also says you can't park on any road but if it's not on the travel map does it still qualify as a road. I've had someone from the forest service the roads not on the travel map are still open for their use. Reason I bring this up is 2011R is probably the easiest place to park and not be on any vegetation. But it also bring up if the center section has any vegetation even thought your tires didn't touch it your drove over it with a CAT. A lot depends on the LEO. I know over in the Blue Ridge area the LEO would probably call for the patty wagon and haul everyone to jail.
Link to travel map
Coconino National Forest - Maps & Publications
