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Flagstaff Ranger District — Very High fire danger
Dangerous conditions with a strong chance of restrictions.
Ratings are collected from official source pages and may lag agency updates. Always confirm current fire restrictions, closures, evacuation notices, and emergency guidance with the responsible agency before starting a trip.
Official source · AZ fire danger
30-day fire danger history
Recent changes
Last 30 days
Changed from High to Very High on May 18.
Current restrictions
Restrictions
Campfires and Stoves
Backcountry campfiresRestricted
Backcountry campfires prohibited outside designated areas.
Conditions
- Applies to all NFS lands in Flagstaff Ranger District under Stage 1 and year-round orders
- Flagstaff-area order prohibits all campfires outside fire structures
- Kachina Village/Pumphouse Wash order prohibits campfires except in designated camping areas (Loops 1-4)
Exceptions
- Pressurized liquid petroleum or LPG fuels allowed in barren/cleared areas (3 feet clearance)
- Permit FS-7700-48 exemption
- Federal/State/Local officers and organized rescue/firefighting resources in official duty
Campground campfiresRestricted
Campfires allowed in designated developed campgrounds and fire structures.
Conditions
- Only in Forest Service-provided fire structures in designated areas
- Canyon Vista Campground and Little Elden Springs Horse Campground exempt from camping prohibition
- Stove fires allowed in enclosed stoves with spark arrestor (¼ inch mesh, 5+ feet chimney) in barren/cleared areas (10 feet clearance)
Exceptions
- Pressurized liquid petroleum or LPG fuels allowed
- Permit FS-7700-48 exemption
- Federal/State/Local officers and organized rescue/firefighting resources
Propane fuel and camp stovesRestricted
Pressurized liquid petroleum and LPG stoves allowed with clearance requirements.
Conditions
- Device must be solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG
- Must be turnable on and off
- Area must be barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of device
Exceptions
- Permit FS-7700-48 exemption
- Federal/State/Local officers and organized rescue/firefighting resources
Equipment and Work
Welding and grindingRestricted
Welding and torch work allowed with strict clearance and fire extinguisher requirements.
Conditions
- Cleared area of at least 10 feet in diameter required
- Chemical pressurized fire extinguisher (minimum 8 oz. capacity, Class 2A rating) must be kept with operator
- Applies to acetylene or other torch with open flame
Exceptions
- Permit FS-7700-48 exemption
- Federal/State/Local officers and organized rescue/firefighting resources
Shooting and Closures
Forest closures and access limitsRestricted
Camping prohibited in Flagstaff-area and Kachina Village/Pumphouse Wash areas outside designated sites.
Conditions
- Flagstaff-area: camping prohibited in defined boundary area except in Canyon Vista and Little Elden Springs campgrounds
- Kachina Village/Pumphouse Wash: camping prohibited except in designated camping areas (Loops 1-4 on Forest Road 237)
Exceptions
- Permit FS-7700-48 exemption
- Federal/State/Local officers and organized rescue/firefighting resources
- Designated developed campgrounds and camping areas
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