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Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Statewide Restrictions

Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Using exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer ammunition and other incendiary devices is prohibited year-round on all BLM-managed public lands in Arizona.

Year-Round Statewide Fire Prevention Order

FIRE PREVENTION ORDER
Order No. AZ910-2022-001

Arizona Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Under authority of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (Title 43, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 1701, et. seq.) and pursuant to Title 43 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R) § 9212.0-6 it is the policy of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to take all necessary actions to protect human life, the public lands and resources and the improvements thereon through the prevention of wildfires.

Pursuant to 43 C.F.R. § 9212.2, the following acts are prohibited on BLM managed public lands, areas, roads, waterways, and trails in the state of Arizona. This order is in addition to and includes acts already prohibited under 43 C.F.R. § 9212.1 and/or certain Arizona State Laws. This order shall go into effect at 12:01am, MST, on May 8, 2022 through 11:59pm on May 7, 2027.

In the interest of wildfire prevention, public safety, and in compliance with 43 C.F.R. § 9212.2, these BLM actions complement and support state and local wildfire prevention laws and regulations, which apply to all BLM-managed lands within Arizona. This fire order does not supersede local BLM fire orders. The BLM District or Field Offices may issue seasonal fire restrictions through a fire prevention order, and may rescind those seasonal restrictions, as necessary.

Acts prohibited under this order:

Possessing, discharging, or using fireworks or pyrotechnic devices. Fireworks include, but are not limited to, any device which produces noise, smoke, showers of sparks, or movement by combustion or explosive materials. Pyrotechnic device means any device manufactured or used to produce a light or sound effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. Explosives are defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation in 49 C.F.R. § 173. This definition includes all classes of fireworks.
Releasing or causing to be released any sky lanterns, Chinese lanterns, airborne paper lanterns, aerial luminaries and/or fire balloons. Such items are typically made of wax covered paper with an opening at the bottom where a small fire is suspended. The ignition source is usually a small candle or fuel cell, and when lit the warm encapsulated air causes the lantern to rise and drift along wind currents.
Possessing, discharging, or using tracer, explosive, steel core or incendiary ammunition, explosive chemical devices, or binary exploding targets defined by the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 27 C.F.R. § 555. These include, but are not limited to:
- A bullet which contains a chemical tracer and leaves a path of light, smoke, or fire.
- An incendiary bomb, grenade, fire bomb, chemical bomb or similar device, which consists of or includes a chemical mixture which explodes with fire or force and can be carried, thrown, placed and/or shot with a firearm and/or projectile.
- Binary exploding targets include, but are not limited to, pre-packaged products consisting of two separate components, usually an oxidizer, such as ammonium nitrate and a fuel, such as aluminum or another metal.
The discharging, using, or possessing of any combustible or explosive composition of any kind, or any substance or combination of substances or articles prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation. This includes, but is not limited to, incendiary or chemical devices, pyrotechnic devices or exploding targets.
Igniting or causing to burn any tire, petroleum product, wires, magnesium, waste or any other hazardous or explosive materials.

Persons exempted from this order:
Any federal, state, local and/or military employee acting within the scope of their duties; members of any organized rescue or firefighting force performing official duty; and persons, agencies, municipalities, or companies with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act. All other fire restrictions, or necessary exemptions to these restrictions, will be handled through local permits issued at the district level. An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for any fire started by an exempted activity.

Penalties for violating this order:
Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the regulations at 43 C.F.R. § 9212.1 shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both, in accordance with 43 C.F.R. § 9212.4. In addition, such persons will be liable to the United States for damages through either an administrative process or in United States federal court.

This order will supersede and rescind all previous fire prevention orders related to explosives and fireworks issued by this office.
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/s/Raymond Suazo -digital signature-
Arizona State Director
Bureau of Land Management

Arizona Strip District

Arizona Strip District

Office: 435-688-3200
Dispatch: 435-865-4600 or
Report a Wildfire: 435-865-4611
Dispatch Website: Color Country Interagency Fire Center

FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Seasonal Fire Restrictions

These restrictions effective 12:01a.m., MST, 21st June 2024, and will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked.

Stage 1 Restrictions: The following acts are prohibited on BLM managed lands until further notice.

1.Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove. Campfires and charcoal use are permitted in developed recreation sites or improved sites where agency-built fire rings or grills are provided.

2.Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or a developed or improved recreation site or while stopped in an area at least six feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

3.Welding or the use of any torch or metal cutting or grinding implement.

Year-Round Fire Restrictions are in effect.

Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Using exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer ammunition and other incendiary devices is prohibited on BLM-managed public land in Arizona. Year-Round Fire Prevention Order

Arizona Strip Field Office, Vermilion Cliffs and Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monuments - Coconino and Mohave Counties

FIRE PREVENTION ORDER# AZ-100-24-01
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HIGH FIRE DANGER

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, ARIZONA STRIP DISTRICT

Pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulations(CFR) 9212.2, the following acts are prohibited on all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the following counties: Mohave and Coconino, Arizona.

This restriction includes the Arizona Strip District encompassing Arizona Strip Field Office, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, and the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.

These restrictions will become effective at 12:01 a.m., MST, 21st June 2024. They will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked.

Stage 1 Restrictions:

The following acts are prohibited on BLM managed lands until further notice.

1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove.

Campfires and charcoal use are permitted in developed recreation sites or improved sites where agency-built fire rings or grills are provided.

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or a developed or improved recreation site or while stopped in an area at least six feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

3. Welding or the use of any torch or metal cutting or grinding implement.

Fire Prevention Order Number AZ100-2024-001 (partial description): Fireworks, airborne luminaries,
tracers, explosives, steel core, incendiary ammunition and explosive chemical devices or binary
explosives, incendiary bomb, grenade, or similar device. Any combustible or explosive composition.
Igniting of tires, petroleum products are prohibited year-round and apply to all BLM managed lands
within Arizona.

Stage 1 Exemptions:
1. Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.

2. Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within six feet of the device.

3. Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written posted notice.

4. Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.

5. Other exemptions unique to each agency/tribe.

Violation of this order is prohibited by the provisions of the regulations cited. "Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the regulations at 43 C.F.R. § 9212.1 shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both, in accordance with § 9212.4. In addition, such persons will be liable to the United States for damages through either an administrative process or in United States Federal court."

Information regarding these fire restrictions may be obtained by calling the Arizona Strip District Office at 435-688-3200.

Dated this 20th day of June 2024, at St. George, Utah.

/s/ April Rabuck for Darrel Wayne Monger
District Manager, Arizona Strip District BLM

Gila District

Gila District

Office: 520-258-7200
Dispatch: 520-202-2710 (24 hours)
Dispatch Website: Tucson Interagency Fire Center

Safford Field Office phone: 928-348-4400
- Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area
- Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness
Tucson Field Office phone: 520-258-7200
- Ironwood Forest National Monument
- Las Cienegas National Conservation Area
- San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area

FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Seasonal Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect on BLM-managed lands in Navajo and Apache counties.

The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (charcoal, coal, wood, or any combustible material) other than in a developed campsite or picnic area where metal campfire rings and/or grills are provided.
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Mechanical and Industrial Prohibitions:

Welding, metal grinding activities or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.
Using an explosive and/or explosive device

Year-Round Fire Restrictions are in effect.

Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Using exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer ammunition and other incendiary devices is prohibited on BLM-managed public land in Arizona. Year-Round Fire Prevention Order

Safford Field Office Fire Prevention Order - Navajo and Apache Counties

FIRE PREVENTION ORDER # AZ-400-24-01
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HIGH FIRE DANGER

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, GILA DISTRICT

Pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 9212.2, the following acts are prohibited on all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in Navajo and Apache counties Arizona.

These restrictions will become effective at 08:00 a.m. PST, 09:00 a.m. MST on the 6ᵗʰ of June, 2024. They will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked.

Stage 1:
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire (charcoal, coal, wood, or any combustible material) other than in a developed campsite or picnic area where metal campfire rings and/or grills are provided.
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
Mechanical and Industrial Prohibitions
- a. Welding, metal grinding activities or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame.
- b. Using an explosive and/or explosive device.

Fireworks, tracer ammunition exploding targets and Sky Lanterns are always prohibited year-round on
federal lands. In accordance with Fire Prevention Order AZ910-2021-001 and AZ910-2022-001

Stage 1 Exemptions:

Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.
Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the device.
Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically authorized by written posted notice.
Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in the performance of an official duty.
All land within a city boundary is exempted unless otherwise stated in city ordinance.
Other exemptions unique to each agency/tribe. An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for any fire started by the exempted activity.

Violation of this order is prohibited by the provisions of the regulations cited. Under 43 CFR 9212.4, any violation is subject to punishment by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both.

Information regarding these fire restrictions may be obtained by calling the Gila District Office at (520)-258-7200.

Signed this 5th day of June 2024, at Tucson, Arizona.
/s/ ANTHONY FELDHAUSEN Date: 2024.06.0
A. Scott Feldhausen
Gila District Manager

Colorado River District

Colorado River District

Office: 928-505-1200
Dispatch: 928-777-5700 (24 hours)
Dispatch Website: Prescott Interagency Fire Center

Kingman Field Office 928-718-3700
Lake Havasu Field Office 928-505-1200
Yuma Field Office 928-317-3200

FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Seasonal Fire Restrictions

Beginning Thursday, June 6, at 8 a.m., these activities are prohibited:

Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove fire, except within a developed recreation site, or improved site.
Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. Smoking is prohibited in all federal buildings.
Discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun, except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal, or tribal law, and regulations.
Welding or the use of any torch or metal cutting or grinding implement.

Year-Round Fire Restrictions

Using exploding targets, fireworks, sky lanterns, tracer ammunition and other incendiary devices is prohibited on BLM-managed public land in Arizona. Year-Round Fire Prevention Order

Kingman Field Office Fire Prevention Order - Mohave, Yavapai and La Paz Counties

FIRE PREVENTION ORDER # AZ-010-24-01
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HIGH FIRE DANGER
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, WESTERN ARIZONA ZONE, KINGMAN FIELD OFFICE

Pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 9212.2, the following acts are prohibited on all
lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the following counties: Mohave, Yavapai and
La Paz Counties in Arizona. This restriction includes the Colorado River District encompassing
Kingman Field Office.

These restrictions will become effective at 08:00 a.m., MST, Thursday, JUNE 06, 2024. They will
remain in effect until rescinded or revoked.

Stage 1:
The following acts are prohibited until further notice:

1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove.
Campfires and charcoal grills are permitted in developed recreation sites [listed below] or improved sites where agency-built fire rings or grills are provided. Developed or improved recreation sites listed in the order.

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or a developed or improved recreation site or while
stopped in an area at least six feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.

3. Welding or the use of any torch or metal cutting or grinding implement.

4. Discharging a firearm, air rifle, exploding targets or gas gun except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal or tribal laws and regulations.

Fire Prevention Order Number AZ910-2022-001 (partial description):
Fireworks, airborne luminaries, tracers, explosives, steel core, incendiary ammunition and explosive chemical devices or binary explosives, incendiary bomb, grenade or similar device.
Any combustible or explosive composition. Igniting of tires, petroleum products are prohibited year-round and apply to all BLM-managed lands within Arizona.

Stage 1 Exemptions:
1. Persons with a written permit that specifically authorizes the otherwise prohibited act.

2. Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on
and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and
surrounding flammable materials within six feet of the device.

3. Persons conducting activities in those designated areas where the activity is specifically
authorized by written posted notice.

4. Any Federal, State, or local officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting force in
the performance of an official duty.

5. Other exemptions unique to each agency/tribe.

An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for
any fire started by the exempted activity.

Violation of this order is prohibited by the provisions of the regulations cited.
"Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the regulations at 43 C.F.R. § 9212.1 shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 12 months, or both, in accordance with § 9212.4. In addition, such persons will be liable to the United States for damages through either an administrative process or in United States federal court."

Information regarding these fire restrictions may be obtained by calling the Kingman Field Office at 928-718-3700.

Digitally signed in Kingman, Arizona.

/s/AMANDA DODSON

Digitally signed by Amanda Dodson, Field Manager

DEVELOPED OR IMPROVED RECREATION SITE LISTED IN THE FIRE PREVENTION ORDER.

Burro Creek Campground
Wild Cow Springs Campground
Windy Point/ Packsaddle Campground

Lake Havasu Field Office Fire Prevention Order - Mohave and La Paz Counties

FIRE PREVENTION ORDER NUMBER AZ-030-24-01
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS DUE TO HIGH FIRE DANGER
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, COLORADO RIVER DISTRICT,
LAKE HAVASU FIELD OFFICE

Pursuant to 43 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 9212.1, the following acts are prohibited on all lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management in the following counties: La Paz and Mohave Counties in Arizona and San Bernardino and Riverside Counties in California. This restriction includes the Colorado River District encompassing Lake Havasu Field Office.

These restrictions will become effective at 08:00 a.m., MST, Thursday, JUNE 06, 2024. They will remain in effect until rescinded or revoked.

Stage 1:
The following acts are prohibited until further notice: