Fire Restrictions Reduced in Flagstaff and Coconino National Forest

As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the City of Flagstaff and the Coconino National Forest Service have moved fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1. This change comes in response to recent moisture across the region. Here’s what you need to know.

Flagstaff City

Thanks to the recent rain, Flagstaff’s fire restrictions will ease from Stage 2 to Stage 1 starting at 7 a.m. on August 27, 2025.

With Stage 1 restrictions in place:

• Open burning is not allowed within the city.
• The use of consumer-grade fireworks is banned.
• charcoal and wood barbecues are restricted in urban parks and open spaces.
• On days marked by the National Weather Service as Red Flag Warning, fire pits and other open flame devices without on/off switches are prohibited.

Moreover, smoking and e-cigarettes are not allowed in any public spaces, which includes parks and the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS).

The city plans to collaborate with various local and federal fire agencies to ensure effective fire safety measures are in place. Everyone is encouraged to adhere to these restrictions to help protect our communities and forests.

Coconino National Forest

The Coconino National Forest has also transitioned its fire restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 as of 8 a.m. on August 27, prompted by significant rain across its three districts.

Electric closures around select areas like San Francisco Peak, Marshall Lake, and Pam Faus Wash have been lifted; campers at developed sites can now use campfires under the right guidelines.

Under Stage 1 restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, and wood stoves are allowed at designated recreational sites. Smoking remains restricted except in enclosed vehicles or on developed recreation sites. It’s important to note that fireworks are never allowed in national forests.

Devices fueled only by propane with on/off features are permitted if flammable materials are kept three feet away, particularly in dry areas.

Recreational shooting is also permitted, but regulations must be followed.

The Coconino National Forest will monitor weather and forest conditions to determine future fire restriction adjustments—whether that means easing them further or possibly tightening them again.

Some year-round restrictions will remain effective in certain areas, including parts of Flagstaff and the Sedona region.