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.
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The U.S Department of the Interior says fire danger in Arizona is above average due to warm and dry conditions. The elevated fire danger goes through June. -
The move is part of a "sweeping restructuring," which the agency said is intended to move leaders closer to the land they oversee. The plan has been met with concern. -
The Grand Canyon National Park is opening its North Rim to visitors starting May 15. But there will be restrictions. -
Arizona is the latest state to incorporate AI cameras from a company called Pano. The state is now operating seven cameras that monitor wildfire-prone areas for fires. -
Snowpack is often described as the West's largest natural reservoir, storing water through the winter and slowly releasing it into rivers and reservoirs each spring. But new research suggests the way forests are managed can influence how much of that snow actually becomes part of the water supply.
