Firefighters assist on the Atoko Point prescribed fire, 2023.
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CURRENT FIRE DANGER LEVELS
Updated: June 10, 2024
SOUTH RIM: VERY HIGH
NORTH RIM: VERY HIGH
Very High (Orange)—Fires start easily from all causes and may spread faster than suppression resources can travel. Flame lengths will be long with high intensity, making control very difficult. Both suppression and mop up will require an extended and very thorough effort.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS-Effective as of June 21, 2024
SOUTH RIM - Stage 2
NORTH RIM - Stage 2
Stage 2 fire restrictions prohibit the following:
All wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbeques are prohibited. The use of liquid petroleum or LPG fueled devices that can be turned on and off, such as stoves, lanterns, or heating devices are allowed if used in an area that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials within 3 feet of the device. This prohibition does not apply to the use of any type of fire for the purposes of lighting charcoal for cooking within the Colorado River corridor shoreline.
Outdoor smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material.
Using explosives or any incendiary device; fireworks are always prohibited on public lands.
Operating or using any internal combustion engine such as chainsaws, wood splitters, weed eaters, generators, welders, or any other devices that can cause a fire are prohibited.
Parking off any road must be in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the vehicle.
Exceptions (An exemption does not absolve an individual or organization from liability or responsibility for any fire started by the exempted activity):
The use of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fueled devices that can be turned on andoff, such as stoves, lanterns, or heating devices. These devices are allowed ifsuch devices are UL Listed as meeting fire safety standards. These 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.
Operating generators at park residences or at developed campgrounds with an approved spark arresting device in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the generator.
During an active fire, current information will be available here:
