Any spark has the potential to start a fire
As firefighters continue their efforts to stop several major wildfires
burning in Arizona, the public is reminded that shooting off fireworks is
always prohibited on federal public lands and state trust lands in Arizona.
Dry conditions have already prompted fire officials to issue fire
restrictions and closures across much of Arizona prohibiting the use of any
flame, including smoking, wood and charcoal fires, welding, and even using
firearms in some areas. Any spark has the potential to ignite a new fire,
and sending fireworks into the air could have devastating effects.
The penalty for using fireworks on federal public lands and state trust
lands ranges from a fine to imprisonment of not more than six months, or
both. Any person found to be responsible for starting a wildfire could
also be presented with the bill for putting out the fire. The BLM has
already had one confirmed wildfire started by a firecracker. Fire engines
from the Monument Fire responded, and quickly put the fire out.
The Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate America, and many people
enjoy relaxing and camping in the woods. Visitors are urged to be extra
careful this summer. Know the restrictions in place in the area where you
camp, picnic and explore. This is the time of year that Arizona’s lands
are most threatened by fire. Don’t be part of the problem by using
fireworks on federal public lands or state trust lands.
For additional information on current fire restrictions, please call
1-877-864-6985, visit http://wildlandfire.az.gov/ or contact your local
Bureau of Land Management or Forest Service office, National Park Service
Visitor Center, Arizona State Forestry, or the Public Lands Information
Center at (602) 417-9300.
As firefighters continue their efforts to stop several major wildfires
burning in Arizona, the public is reminded that shooting off fireworks is
always prohibited on federal public lands and state trust lands in Arizona.
Dry conditions have already prompted fire officials to issue fire
restrictions and closures across much of Arizona prohibiting the use of any
flame, including smoking, wood and charcoal fires, welding, and even using
firearms in some areas. Any spark has the potential to ignite a new fire,
and sending fireworks into the air could have devastating effects.
The penalty for using fireworks on federal public lands and state trust
lands ranges from a fine to imprisonment of not more than six months, or
both. Any person found to be responsible for starting a wildfire could
also be presented with the bill for putting out the fire. The BLM has
already had one confirmed wildfire started by a firecracker. Fire engines
from the Monument Fire responded, and quickly put the fire out.
The Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate America, and many people
enjoy relaxing and camping in the woods. Visitors are urged to be extra
careful this summer. Know the restrictions in place in the area where you
camp, picnic and explore. This is the time of year that Arizona’s lands
are most threatened by fire. Don’t be part of the problem by using
fireworks on federal public lands or state trust lands.
For additional information on current fire restrictions, please call
1-877-864-6985, visit http://wildlandfire.az.gov/ or contact your local
Bureau of Land Management or Forest Service office, National Park Service
Visitor Center, Arizona State Forestry, or the Public Lands Information
Center at (602) 417-9300.
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