The Bureau of Land Management announced that due to the recent rainfall and a forecast showing more to come, it is lifting its seasonal fire restrictions on public lands throughout central Arizona. The decision covers multiple counties.
The BLM also announced that starting Friday, several Phoenix District shooting sites will be open.
The bureau encourages people to be aware of fire regulations and restrictions before starting any fires, and also reminds people that fireworks and explosive targets are illegal on any BLM-managed land.
More Arizona Wildfires News
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Earlier this week, Arizona’s Department of Economic Security announced that disaster unemployment assistance (DUA) is now available for members of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, where those affected by a fire that burned over 2,000 acres in July will benefit. -
Arizona’s peak fire season is winding down, and federal officials say total acreage burned this season was about average. -
The Department of Energy announced $2 billion in funding nationwide to protect power grids from extreme weather. -
About 160 firefighters continue to battle the Flood Fire in Pinal County. The blaze has burned 4,400 acres so far and is 30% contained.
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The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management has set aside $2 million to fund wildfire prevention projects covering 3,000 acres statewide.
