Sedona AZ – Effective at 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2020, the United States Forest Service is enacting a campfire ban on all forest service managed lands to protect the health and safety of employees and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Sedona Fire District will be aligning with the USFS and prohibiting campfires and other open burning in all areas served by Sedona Fire District. These... 

Sedona AZ (July 2, 2018) – As we inch closer to the Fourth of July holiday, the Department of Forestry and Fire Management wants to remind the public that the fire danger remains extremely high and dry conditions persist across the state. Fireworks are a huge fire hazard and have been the cause of many wildfires. With that, we urge the public to be careful and not careless if using fireworks. As... 

Sedona AZ (April 30, 2018) – Come Tuesday, May 1, 2018, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management will implement Stage II Fire Restrictions across all Southern Arizona state owned and managed lands. Restrictions will impact Cochise, Greenlee, Graham, Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties. On Friday, May 4, 2018, DFFM will place Coconino County, south of the Grand Canyon, in Stage... 

Sedona AZ (June 20, 2016) – As fire danger increases, the Sedona Fire District in conjunction with other local, state and federal agencies, implemented fire restrictions that began June 14, 2016. The SFD reminds everyone that ALL open burn permits have been canceled. These restrictions include all open burning. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are expressly prohibited. Other types... 

Sedona AZ (July 14, 2014) – With the increasing moisture within the Northern and Eastern Regions of Yavapai County, the following fire jurisdictions will be lifting fire restrictions in conjunction with Yavapai County Eastern and Northern Regions: Ash Fork Fire, Juniper Woods Fire, Seligman Fire, Camp Verde Fire, Clarkdale Fire, Verde Valley Fire, Montezuma-Rimrock Fire, and Sedona Fire. The... 

Sedona AZ (April 17, 2014) – As fire danger increases, the Sedona Fire District in conjunction with other local, state and federal agencies, will be implementing fire restrictions as of Friday, April 18, 2014, at 8:00 in the morning. All open burn permits have been canceled. These restrictions include all open burning. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are expressly prohibited. Other types... 

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...