Additional Fire Restrictions For Phoenix BLM Lands

Due to the recent increase of fire danger & in the interest of public safety, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has implemented additional fire restrictions on public lands administered by Phoenix District Office. Fire restrictions have been in effect since June 7th, & will continue until sufficient precipitation or other factors lessens the fire danger. These additional fire restrictions are necessary to reduce the risk of wildland fires to communities, residents near public lands & people who using public lands.

The fire restrictions prohibit the following:

* Camp fires, charcoal broilers or wood stoves (including wood pellet fired cook stoves).
* Propane & petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns or heating devices are allowed.
* Smoking, except w/in an enclosed vehicle or building where the area is cleared of all flammable materials.
* Motor vehicles off road, except when parking in an area devoid of vegetation within 10' of the roadway.
* All vehicles w/internal combustion engines w/out properly installed, maintained, & working spark arresters when traveling on roads crossing public land.
* The use of explosives.
* Fireworks are always prohibited by state law.
* The use of chainsaws, & other equip. powered by an internal combustion engine.
* The use of welders with an open flame.
* Discharging a firearm other than hunting in accordance with Arizona hunting laws.

Contact the Phoenix District Office at (623) 580-5500 if you have any questions. Make sure you know the rules, before you go! The BLM greatly appreciates your cooperation in protecting your public lands by helping to prevent wildfires.

For information regarding fire restrictions throughout the Southwest, call 1-877-864-6985. This toll free number has been established & is maintained by an interagency team of federal, state & local land management agencies. Current fire restriction information can also be found online at www.blm.gov/az/fire.htm, azfireinfo, or firerestrictions. To report a wildfire call 1-800-309-7081.