FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective April 27, 2018 at 8 a.m.
Stage One restrictions include the following:
- No permits are issued for open burning within the city.
- Use of charcoal barbecue grills is prohibited at Thorpe Park, McMillan Mesa Park, McPherson Park, Buffalo Park, Observatory Mesa, Picture Canyon Natural Area and private Campgrounds.
- No smoking at Thorpe Park, McMillan Mesa Park, McPherson Park, Buffalo Park, Disc Golf Courses, Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS), Observatory Mesa or Picture Canyon Natural Area.
- Open fire pits and open flame devices (such as chimeneas) are prohibited (even those with a spark arrestor screen) within city limits.
- The sale or use of consumer grade fireworks within the City is prohibited.
Gas grills and portable gas stoves that have an on /off switch are still allowed in city parks and private campgrounds.
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.
For more information on all fire restriction stages visit the city website at http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/2981/Fire-Restriction-Stages.