City of Flagstaff to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

City of FlagstaffFLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will implement Stage 1 Fire Restriction on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in the City of Flagstaff include a ban on all fire pits and other open flame devises (example – Chimayo)  – even those with a spark arrestor. The use of charcoal grills and other devices with an ON-OFF switch are still permitted in most areas. NO charcoal or wood fueled grills are allowed at Thorpe, McPhearson, McMillan or Buffalo Parks.

These restrictions also ban smoking on all FUTS trails and Disc Golf Courses, at Buffalo Park, Thorpe Park, McPhearson Park, McMillan Mesa Park, Observatory Mesa and Picture Canyon Natural Area.

The sale or use of consumer grade fireworks within the City is prohibited.

The Flagstaff Police Department is expanding its patrol efforts in and around the community.

Please help us keep our community and forests safe by following all bans and restrictions.