Soil study after the Dragon Bravo Fire indicates forest recovery in northern Arizona.
Dragon Bravo Fire Update Flagstaff, Arizona – The Dragon Bravo Fire has scorched over 145,000 acres in the northern region, with 64% of it now contained. The historic lodge has been destroyed, and heavy smoke has lingered for weeks, leaving many to question the future of the park and surrounding forest. A research team has […]
Coconino National Forest, Flagstaff, and Coconino County ease certain fire restrictions to Stage 1
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Flagstaff and Coconino National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions
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. […]
Coconino National Forest implements stage 1 fire restrictions
Phoenix – Coconino National Forest Fire Restrictions Update Officials declared on Tuesday that the Coconino National Forest will transition from stage 2 to stage 1 fire restrictions. This change will take effect at 8 AM on Wednesday, following significant rainfall across three forest districts. Moreover, certain electric closures around the San Francisco Peak, Marshall Lake […]
Flagstaff and Coconino National Forest Lifting Fire Restrictions to Stage 1
Flagstaff and the Coconino National Forest are set to lower fire restrictions to stage 1 starting Wednesday, August 27th. Flagstaff will implement this change at 7 am, while the National Forest will do so at 8 am. Regarding city restrictions: No open burning will be allowed within the city limits. Consumer-grade fireworks are banned. Charcoal […]
Evacuation order issued for Forest Lakes because of Sheep Springs Fire
The Sheep Fountain Fire has prompted an order affecting residential areas north and south of Highway 260, particularly between Milepost 286 and Milepost 291, as well as the Canyon Point Campground. In Forest Lakes, Arizona, officials are monitoring the situation closely. Residents and those in Canyon Point Campground should prepare to gather emergency supplies. Firefighting […]
Forest Lakes is in pre-evacuation status because of a wildfire.
Forest Lakes, Arizona The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has placed several homes in the Forest Lakes area on pre-evacuation alert due to new wildfires in central Arizona. On Wednesday, communities both north and south of Highway 260 were given a “set status” because of the Sheep Springs fire, which also affects Canyon Point Campground. According […]
The cost of our forest is coming up
The forests in the western United States are, in a way, designed for fire. For the roughly one-third of the U.S. population residing in high wildfire risk areas, continuing to eliminate these fire-adapted ecosystems often leads to even bigger and more difficult-to-control wildfires. Yet, with the right preparations, lightning-sparked wildfires can actually enhance safety in […]
Managed wildfire in Arizona’s Gila County acts as a preventive measure for forest management.
Gila County Fire Management: Addressing Forest Risks Recent controlled burns in Gila County, Arizona, highlight a shifting tactic in forest management by the USDA Forest Service, as mentioned by Evan Burks. Local firefighting teams are combining both prescribed fires and natural wildfires to manage dense forest growth, aiming to lessen the threat of future wildfires. […]
Stage 2 fire restrictions will start Wednesday in Flagstaff, Coconino County, and the National Forest.
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