Monsoon damage forces road closure Sedona AZ (July 21, 2014) – Prescott National Forest officials have closed a portion of Arizona’s Senator Highway, effective July 18, 2014. Recent monsoon rains has caused extensive damage and washed out portions of the Crown King area road making it unsafe and impassable at this time. The closure will remain in effect until monsoon activity is over and... 

Sedona AZ (April 18, 2014) – Campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented at 8:00 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2014, on the Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott and Tonto National Forests in order to protect public health and reduce preventable human-caused fires. On the Kaibab National Forest, restrictions will apply only to the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts. Fire restrictions will not yet... 

Forest prescribed burn Sedona AZ (February 26, 2014) – With predicted rain and snow in the forecast, fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning to burn Friday, February 28, 2014. If conditions are not favorable on Friday, fire managers may consider burning on Saturday, March 1 and or Sunday, March 2, 2014. Mingus Mountain Piles – Approximately 35 Acres (T15N, R2E,S 34); 4 miles south... 

Sedona AZ (January 27, 2014) –Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning to start ignitions on the Tex Canyon Project beginning Wednesday, January 29, 2014, and continuing over the next two weeks. Specific days to burn will be determined by current and expected weather patterns allowing fire managers to make every effort to minimize smoke impacts to nearby communities. Tactics to keep... 

  National forest prescribed burns scheduled Sedona AZ (January 9, 2014) – Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning piles burns Monday, January 13 through Saturday, January 25, 2014. Depending on weather conditions one or all of the follow projects may occur: Pronghorn Piles – Approximately 100 Acres (T11N, R4E, S16, 17, 18); 2 miles south of Dugas near the Aqua Fria Grasslands East... 

Sedona AZ (October 28, 2013) – The USFS fire management team has cancelled several Coconino National Forest prescribed burns planned for today due to high winds. The burns will proceed this week when conditions permit. Planned burns for this week include: Eastside Project: Heckethorn –105 acres located south of Flagstaff and Little America , northeast of Lake Mary Road, behind the Heckethorn... 

Sedona AZ (June 22, 2013) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher and his Command team, along with Tony Sciacca’s Doce Fire Incident Management Team, are pleased to announce the evacuation order has been lifted along the Williamson Valley corridor as of 5 PM today. This order pertains to RESIDENTS ONLY:   The checkpoints will remain in place and residents must show proof of address to gain... 

Red Flag Warnings in effect for Prescott National Forest Prescott AZ (May 22, 2013) –The Green Gate Fire was reported on Tuesday, May 21, at 11:00 in the evening. The five acre fire is approximately four miles south of Lynx Lake on private property. Firefighters arrived on scene and reported heavy fuels, steep slopes, and numerous snags. Due to forecasted Red Flag Warnings, strong winds and... 

PRESCOTT AZ (May 1, 2013) – Prescott National Forest will begin improvements to the Lynx Lake Recreation Area starting May 1, 2013 through June 1, 2013. Minor improvements at Lynx Lake Southshore Day Use Area will include repairing access to the lake, erosion control and enlarging some of the picnic sites to improve accessibility. Access to the boat ramp and the beach for fishing will remain... 

Prescott AZ (April 23, 2013) – Crazy weather; hot today, chilly tomorrow, not sure if you need a sweatshirt, t-shirt or a raincoat? This is typical spring weather for central Arizona. The same uncertain weather can cause a variety of fire danger conditions in our central Arizona wild lands and forests. Lower elevation areas such as the Verde Valley, Skull Valley and Bumble Bee are turning...