Officials have lifted fire restrictions for the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, citing increased moisture and cooler temperatures.
Among the restrictions lifted includes the closure of the Promontory Butte on the Black Mesa Ranger District.
While officials say the extended forecast shows conditions could continue to improve, they urge visitors to remain vigilant and be certain campfires are completely extinguished.
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For the first time, the United States Forest Service authorized the use of N95 respirators for federal wildland firefighters. -
As wildfires are burning across the country, Flagstaff officials are looking to prevent catastrophic damage from happening here. How do they do it? By cutting down trees. A lot of them. -
Thompson says the closure is scheduled to continue through the end of September. The Pocket Fire has burned more than 27,000 acres. -
Four firefighters died fighting a fire in western Mesa County in late June.
