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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Friday, June 6, 2025
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Friday, June 6, 2025.
Take Action
- Drive less, carpool, use public transit, or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit ShareTheRide.com.
- Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
- Reduce wait time in long drive-thru lines. Park your vehicle and walk inside at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, curbside pick-up, and banks.
- Use low-VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes, and paint strippers.
- Delay large painting projects until HPAs have passed.
- Properly seal containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals, and other solvents to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air. Eliminate wood burning in fireplaces, stoves, chimeneas, and outdoor fire pits.
- Avoid using leaf blowers. Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches, and streams.
- Conserve electricity.
HPA Restrictions
- Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires is prohibited in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
- Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid leaf blowing.
- Off-highway vehicles are prohibited from being used.
Transportation Coordinators
Due to unhealthy levels of particulate matter, all Transportation Coordinators are requested to email employees and activate your HPA plans. The department encourages the use of alternative modes of transportation, especially when pollution levels are expected to be on the rise.
Ozone: Ground level ozone is formed by a chemical reaction that needs heat from sunlight, nitrogen oxides and VOCs to form. The months of April through September make up our Valley’s longer-than-normal "ozone season."
"High Pollution Advisory" or "HPA" means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard. Active children, adults, and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
*/ /*-->*/ Source Maricopa County Air Quality Department June 5, 2025 - 10:00am Keyword ozone high pollution advisory Maricopa County Air Quality June 6 VOCs wood burning ban transportation alternatives ozone season pollution prevention public health.The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Thursday, June 5, 2025.
Take Action
- Drive less, carpool, use public transit, or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit ShareTheRide.com.
- Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
- Reduce wait time in long drive-thru lines. Park your vehicle and walk inside at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, curbside pick-up, and banks.
- Use low-VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes, and paint strippers.
- Delay large painting projects until HPAs have passed.
- Properly seal containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals, and other solvents to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air. Eliminate wood burning in fireplaces, stoves, chimeneas, and outdoor fire pits.
- Avoid using leaf blowers. Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches, and streams.
- Conserve electricity.
HPA Restrictions
- Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires is prohibited in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
- Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid leaf blowing.
- Off-highway vehicles are prohibited from being used.
Transportation Coordinators
Due to unhealthy levels of particulate matter, all Transportation Coordinators are requested to email employees and activate your HPA plans. The department encourages the use of alternative modes of transportation, especially when pollution levels are expected to be on the rise.
Ozone: Ground level ozone is formed by a chemical reaction that needs heat from sunlight, nitrogen oxides and VOCs to form. The months of April through September make up our Valley’s longer-than-normal "ozone season."
"High Pollution Advisory" or "HPA" means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard. Active children, adults, and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
*/ /*-->*/ Source Maricopa County Air Quality Department June 4, 2025 - 09:36am Keyword ozone high pollution advisory Maricopa County Air Quality June 5 VOCs wood burning ban transportation alternatives ozone season pollution prevention public health.Avian Influenza detection in a third commercial farm in Maricopa County
Poultry at a third commercial farm located in Maricopa County have tested positive for Avian Influenza. When the poultry began showing clinical signs consistent with avian influenza on May 29, 2025, samples from the location were submitted to the Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (AZVDL) for preliminary determination, then submitted to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) for confirmation, received on May 30.
Eggs produced after the onset of clinical signs of illness have not entered the food supply, and there have been no signs of illness in humans. Consumers in Arizona and around the nation can remain confident in the safety and quality of eggs and egg products. The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) has engaged with the USDA, Arizona Department of Health Services, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, and Maricopa County Department of Public Health to ensure a quick and appropriate response to addressing this animal disease emergency.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk to the general public is considered to be low with those most at risk of exposure being individuals who are directly involved with the daily care of birds. Information regarding protective actions for workers and the monitoring of avian influenza can be found on the CDC’s website, which is updated regularly.
The affected poultry farm has been placed under quarantine on the recommendation of the Director of the AZDA and the AZDA State Veterinarian. Enhanced biosecurity measures are in place and efforts are underway to perform virus elimination. All applicable sanitation responses have been quickly implemented. Our dedicated and experienced team continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure consumer protection is always maintained.
Sick Bird Hotline: If you see signs of illness in your poultry, report them immediately to USDA at 1-866-536-7593. You can also contact your local cooperative extension office, local veterinarian, or your State Veterinarian. For wild bird illness, please contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
*/ /*-->*/ Source Arizona Department of Agriculture June 2, 2025 - 06:00pm Keyword influenza avain influenza avian flu bird flu Maricopa County Arizona Department of Agriculture AZDA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDCInteragency Fire Managers Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Across Northern Arizona and Southern Utah Due to Rising Wildfire Risk
Due to rapidly increasing fire danger, interagency fire managers are implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning June 1 at 12:01 a.m. on BLM and NPS managed, unincorporated Private, and State lands in Washington, Kane and Garfield counties (excluding lands managed by the US Forest Service, Dixie and Fishlake National Forests in these counties), all Arizona State Lands including Mohave and Coconino counties, north of the Grand Canyon, NPS Lands within Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, and all BLM-managed public lands within the Arizona Strip District in Arizona including Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.
Residents and visitors should check with respective county and municipal governments for information on fire restrictions in those jurisdictions. Please contact your local fire department or fire warden for specific private land fire restrictions.
Please be aware that fire restrictions will be slightly different among agencies and these restrictions do not apply to incorporated cities and towns. Please check the specific fire restrictions with the respective land management agency before visiting.
Fire managers have reported an increase in wildfire activity, which is anticipated to peak as the weather continues to get hotter and drier in the coming months. Fire restrictions help to limit activities on public lands that are known to be the most common causes of wildfires.
Beginning Sunday, June 1, at 12:01 a.m. these activities are prohibited:
- No campfires or open fires outside of agency improved and maintained campgrounds and homesites in southwest Utah. Running water is required on cabins or homesites on unincorporated private land. Devices fueled by liquid petroleum are allowed.
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove fire, except within a developed recreation site, or improved site.
- No discharging of fireworks or other pyrotechnic devices outside of incorporated city limits or on public lands (city-specific restrictions may apply). Fireworks are always prohibited on all federal lands.
- No shooting of exploding targets or tracer ammunition.
- No cutting, grinding, or welding of metal in areas of dry vegetation. This includes acetylene torches.
- No use of equipment without a working and properly maintained spark arrestor (if required).
- No smoking near vegetation or outside of a developed recreation site, personal vehicle, or building.
- No open fires of any kind are allowed in Zion National Park’s Watchman Campground (Stage 2 Fire Restrictions).
- Campfires are allowed in improved and maintained campgrounds at Lava Point in Zion National Park.
- Campfires are allowed at Glen Canyon in established campgrounds within established rings or below the high-water mark, only in areas completely void of vegetation.
Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited year-round on federally managed lands.
Fire conditions as well as localized closures and restrictions are subject to change. Tribal, federal, state, and local mandates are different, they may have some differences in their restriction notices. Variations are possible, and visitors should check with the most local office for area-specific restrictions and regulations.
Violation of restrictions is punishable by fine, imprisonment or both. Violators may also be held personally responsible for reimbursement of fire suppression costs.
To further help to prevent wildfires, never throw cigarettes out of a vehicle window. Use an ashtray instead. Never park a vehicle over dry grass as the underside of a vehicle can get hot enough to ignite the vegetation. Make sure your vehicle is in good operating condition, tires are well inflated, and check for any dragging metal or chains from towed trailers.
Local, state, and federal fire officials urge the public to use their ‘Fire Sense’ to help prevent unwanted wildfires. ‘Fire Sense’ is an interagency fire awareness campaign that was implemented in 2021 to increase public knowledge on how to prevent wildland fires. For more information on preventing unwanted human caused wildfires, agency-specific restrictions, and reference maps, visit Utah Fire Sense, Utah Fire Info and Arizona Interagency Wildfire Prevention and Information or follow us on X @UtahWildfire.
For information on wildland fire activity go to Inciweb
For alerts and fire restriction information on the Dixie National Forest, visit Dixie National Forest Alerts.
Agency Media Contacts:
- Kayli Guild, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, 385-377-0336
- Nick Howell, Color Country District, Bureau of Land Management, 435-865-3026
- Rachel Carnahan, AZ Strip District, Bureau of Land Management, 435-688-3303
- Jenny Plecki, Dixie National Forest, USDA Forest Service, 435-865-3700
- Clifford Serawop, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 435-272-4767
- Matt Fink, Zion National Park, National Park Service, 435-375-6912
- Krystal Glass, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, National Park Service, 435-922-5806
Prescott National Forest announces Stage 1 Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Restrictions
Due to rapidly drying wildland fuels and above normal predicted fire potential for the month of June, the Prescott National Forest plans to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, to include a recreational shooting prohibition, beginning Friday, May 30th at 8:00 a.m. Restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have improved sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Fire and Recreational Shooting Restrictions will apply to all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the administrative boundary of the Prescott National Forest
Stage I fire restrictions prohibit the following:
- Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including the use of charcoal and briquettes, except within a fire structure provided by the Forest Service at the developed recreation areas identified below.
- Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least three (3) feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material.
- Discharging a firearm, air rifle, or gas gun.
Exemptions from restrictions include the following:
- Persons with a Forest Service Permit specifically exempting them from restrictions or a written determination by a Forest Service officer that a permit is not required.
- Persons using a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the device.
- Persons engaged in legal hunting activity pursuant to State, Federal, or Tribal laws and regulations are allowed to discharge a firearm while taking wildlife.
- Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.
Developed Recreation Areas on the Prescott National Forest include:
BRADSHAW RANGER DISTRICT
- Alto Pit OHV Campground and Day-Use
- Thumb Butte Day-Use and Group Ramada
- Yavapai Campground
- Lynx Creek Ruin Day-Use
- Wekuvde Day-Use
- Ranch Trailhead #62
- Turney Gulch Group Campground
- Lynx Lake North Shore Day-Use
- Cayuse Equestrian Trailhead Day-Use
- Lynx Lake South Shore Day-Use
- Eagle Ridge Campground
- Groom Creek Horse Campground
- Lynx Campground
- Lower Wolf Creek Campground
- Hilltop Campground
- Upper Wolf Creek Campground
- White Spar Campground
- Hazlett Hollow Campground
- Horsethief Cabin
VERDE RANGER DISTRICT
- Mingus Mountain Campground
- Potato Patch Campground
- Mingus Tent Sites
- AZHPA Campground
- Mingus Group Site
- Copper Canyon Trailhead
- Mingus Vista Day-Use
- Summit Day-Use
- Mingus Picnic Day-Use
- Playground Group Campground
- Sycamore Cabin Rental
- Grief Hill Trailhead
The public can obtain fire information via the following:
Prescott National Forest Web Site: www.fs.usda.gov/r03/prescott
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Local Ranger Stations: Bradshaw Ranger District 928-443-8000; Verde Ranger District 928-567-4121
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Friday, May 30, 2025
Take Action
- Drive less, carpool, use public transit, or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit ShareTheRide.com.
- Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
- Reduce wait time in long drive-thru lines. Park your vehicle and walk inside at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, curbside pick-up, and banks.
- Use low-VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes, and paint strippers.
- Delay large painting projects until HPAs have passed.
- Properly seal containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals, and other solvents to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air. Eliminate wood burning in fireplaces, stoves, chimeneas, and outdoor fire pits.
- Avoid using leaf blowers. Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches, and streams.
- Conserve electricity.
HPA Restrictions
- Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires is prohibited in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
- Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid leaf blowing.
- Off-highway vehicles are prohibited from being used.
Transportation Coordinators
Due to unhealthy levels of particulate matter, all Transportation Coordinators are requested to email employees and activate your HPA plans. The department encourages the use of alternative modes of transportation, especially when pollution levels are expected to be on the rise.
Ozone: Ground level ozone is formed by a chemical reaction that needs heat from sunlight, nitrogen oxides and VOCs to form. The months of April through September make up our Valley’s longer-than-normal "ozone season."
"High Pollution Advisory" or "HPA" means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard. Active children, adults, and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
*/ /*-->*/ Source Maricopa County Air Quality Department May 29, 2025 - 10:05am Keyword high pollution advisory Maricopa County Air Quality VOCs ozone wood burning ban transportation alternatives leaf blower restrictions particulate matter pollution prevention.Areas of Coconino County to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Friday
With the potential for continued warm, dry, and windy conditions throughout Northern Arizona in the coming days, Coconino County will expand fire restrictions in alignment with area National Forest decisions. Restrictions will go into effect this Friday, May 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. The City of Flagstaff is also entering Stage 1 fire restrictions on Friday.
County fire restriction stages are:
- Stage 2 Restrictions – Apache-Sitgreaves - All unincorporated lands within the boundaries of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, to include Forest Lakes.
- Stage 1 Restrictions – Coconino National Forest - All unincorporated lands within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest.
- No restrictions for the unincorporated lands within the boundaries of Kaibab National Forest.
Fire restrictions are implemented to help prevent human-caused fires and to limit the exposure of visitors during periods of potentially dangerous fire conditions. Decisions about fire restrictions are a collaborative effort with area land management entities and are based on a combination of carefully measured factors. Criteria used to determine when to implement restrictions include current and predicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity levels, enduring drought, and available firefighting resources.
During Stage 1 restrictions igniting, building, maintaining, or using a fire fueled by combustible materials such as wood, charcoal, briquettes, and/or coal is strictly prohibited, except within a developed site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or a developed site. The use of tracer or incendiary rounds of ammunition or explosive targets is also strictly prohibited.
Using a device that is solely fueled by pressurized liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed only in a developed site. A developed site is defined in the County’s Wildfire Defense Ordinance as an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding vegetation and combustible materials within a 15 foot radius of the device.
Additional restrictions could be forthcoming if conditions warrant. Fire restrictions typically remain in effect until the region receives significant, widespread precipitation.
The public is reminded to always be extra cautious when recreating on public lands, regardless of restrictions. Violations could result in fines and/or jail time.
For information on Coconino County’s Stage 1, 2, and 3 fire restrictions please visit: www.coconino.az.gov/firerestrictions.
Information about all Arizona state and federal fire restrictions, including an interactive map, can be found at www.coconino.az.gov/eminfo. Additional information about the stages of fire restrictions, Forest Orders, and general forest conditions are available for the Kaibab National Forest at fs.usda.gov/kaibab and the Coconino National Forest at fs.usda.gov/coconino.
*/ /*-->*/ Source Coconino County May 29, 2025 - 08:10am Keyword Stage 1 fire restrictions Coconino County Coconino National ForestCody fire remains at 90 percent containment
This will be the last update provided by Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4. Team 4 sincerely thanks the local communities and partner agencies for their unwavering support, cooperation, and collaboration throughout the Cody Fire response. As the local unit prepares to assume command, continued community support will remain vital to the ongoing success of the dedicated firefighters, crews, and personnel working to reach full containment.
Fire Activity: Crews have completed a total of 859 structure assessments in the community of Oracle, marking the completion of these efforts for areas impacted by the Cody Fire. These assessments are a critical component of the post-fire recovery process, ensuring both public safety and infrastructure accountability.
Today, suppression repair operations will focus on landscape rehabilitation, including the repair and stabilization of bulldozer lines used during initial attack and containment efforts. Crews will also address areas along the Arizona Trail affected by firefighting activities, working to mitigate erosion and reduce future environmental impacts.
Evacuations: No evacuations are in effect at this time.
Weather: Temperatures will continue in the low 90s with single digit humidity and winds from 10-15mph with gusts up to 28mph.
Safety: Incident responders and utility crew traffic continue across the fire area. As a reminder, the public is encouraged to avoid fire-affected areas to allow incident personnel and utility crews to complete their work.
Road Closures: No roads are currently closed.
Fire Restrictions and Closures: Closures are in effect and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are issued for the Coronado National Forest, which includes recreational shooting (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts). Stage 2 restrictions are also in effect on State Trust Lands in southern/southeastern Arizona (wildlandfire.az.gov).
Fire details:
Acres: 1,223
Start Date: May 21, 2025
Location: Oracle, AZ
Cause: Under Investigation
Personnel: 360
Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber
Containment: 90%
Information Resources:
Fire Information Phone: (520) 527-2940 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/azcnf-cody-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoNF/
Email: [email protected]
*/ /*-->*/ Source Southwest Area Incident Management Team May 29, 2025 - 07:57am Keyword Cody Fire Pinal County Oracle Ready Set Go Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Stage 1 restrictions for State Trust Lands within Coconino County
Dry conditions coupled with an uptick in fire activity prompt the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) to implement Stage 1 fire restrictions on State Trust lands within Coconino County.
- On Friday, May 30, 2025, at 8 am, Stage 1 restrictions go into effect south of the Grand Canyon.
- On Monday, June 2, 2025, at 8 am, Stage 1 restrictions go into effect north of the Grand Canyon.
Restrictions apply to the following state-owned and state-managed lands within the above-mentioned counties including:
- All State Trust lands outside incorporated municipalities.
- All Game and Fish Commission Wildlife areas and department properties outside incorporated municipalities.
- All State Parks outside incorporated municipalities – State Parks will remain open with fire restrictions in place. Please refer to https://azstateparks.com/fire-safety/ – for park-specific fire restriction information.
- All Department of Transportation highway, right-of-way property outside incorporated municipalities, not owned by federal land management agencies.
Restrictions include:
- Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove, other than in a developed campsite or picnic area is prohibited. Exemptions include, a device solely fueled by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three feet of the device.
- Smoking is prohibited unless it is within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barred or cleared of all flammable materials.
- Fireworks or another incendiary device are prohibited.
- Welding or operating acetylene or other torch devices with an open flame is prohibited.
- Target shooting is never allowed on State Trust lands.
Exemptions include:
- Any federal, state or local law enforcement officer or member of an organized rescue or firefighting organization in the performance of an official duty.
- All land within a city boundary is exempt unless otherwise stated in a city ordinance.
The State Forester must approve all exemptions to restrictions. If local authorities have imposed stronger restrictions than those listed above, the local restrictions shall apply. These restrictions apply to all permit and leaseholders and other authorized users of state-managed lands. Restrictions do not apply to private lands under ARS § 37-1303.
In addition, Stage 2 restrictions remain in effect for State Trust lands within, Apache, Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma Counties. Under Stage 2 restrictions, campfires are not allowed. Target shooting and fireworks are never allowed on State Trust lands.
For all statewide fire restriction information: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/. Download the DFFM mobile phone application at https://www.apexmobile.net/app/azdffm/ to receive push alerts, read agency news releases, get fire information, and much more.
*/ /*-->*/ Source Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management May 29, 2025 - 07:38am Keyword Stage 1 fire restrictions Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Coconino CountyThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Wednesday and Thursday
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an ) for Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Take Action
- Drive less, carpool, use public transit, or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit ShareTheRide.com.
- Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
- Reduce wait time in long drive-thru lines. Park your vehicle and walk inside at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, curbside pick-up, and banks.
- Use low-VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes, and paint strippers.
- Delay large painting projects until HPAs have passed.
- Properly seal containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals, and other solvents to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air. Eliminate wood burning in fireplaces, stoves, chimeneas, and outdoor fire pits.
- Avoid using leaf blowers. Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches, and streams.
- Conserve electricity.
HPA Restrictions
- Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires is prohibited in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
- Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid leaf blowing.
- Off-highway vehicles are prohibited from being used.
Transportation Coordinators
Due to unhealthy levels of particulate matter, all Transportation Coordinators are requested to email employees and activate your HPA plans. The department encourages the use of alternative modes of transportation, especially when pollution levels are expected to be on the rise.
Ozone: Ground level ozone is formed by a chemical reaction that needs heat from sunlight, nitrogen oxides and VOCs to form. The months of April through September make up our Valley’s longer-than-normal "ozone season."
"High Pollution Advisory" or "HPA" means the highest concentration of pollution may exceed the federal health standard. Active children, adults, and people with lung disease such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
*/ /*-->*/ Source Arizona Department of Environmental Quality May 28, 2025 - 10:29am Keyword Air Quality ozone pollution ozone high pollution advisory HPA Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQFire restrictions begin Friday on Coconino National Forest
The Coconino National Forest will implement Stage 1 fire and smoking restrictions 8 a.m., Friday, May 30, to help prevent human-caused fires and to limit the potential for catastrophic wildfires during periods of dangerous fire weather conditions.
Under Stage 1 restrictions, fires, campfires, charcoal, coal, wood stoves and smudge pots are prohibited, except within a developed recreation site. Smoking is also prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle, building or an official developed recreation site.
Using a device that is solely fueled by pressurized liquid petroleum, propane or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed in areas that are barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the device.
Decisions about fire restrictions are based on a combination of carefully measured factors. Criteria used to determine when to implement restrictions include current and predicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity levels, enduring drought and available firefighting resources.
Additional restrictions could be forthcoming if conditions warrant. Fire restrictions typically remain in effect until the area receives significant, widespread precipitation.
Violations could result in mandatory appearance in a federal court, fines or jail time.
Additionally, the public is reminded that fireworks are always prohibited on all national forests.
Additional Resources for Statewide Fire Restrictions
National forest fire restrictions can differ from local, county, and state fire restrictions, so be sure to check the location of where you are recreating or camping for specific fire restrictions. Below are resources for many different locations across Arizona:
Arizona state and federal fire restrictions home page
Arizona state and federal fire restrictions interactive map
Apache-Sitgreaves NF
Arizona State Land
Arizona State Parks
BLM Land
City of Flagstaff
Coconino County
Kaibab NF
Prescott NF
Tonto NF
Crews secure and patrol containment lines with extremely dry, hot conditions forecasted
Highlights: The Cody Fire is now at 90% containment. Suppression repair efforts are nearing completion, and a transfer of command to the local Type 4 Fire Team is planned for Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6:00 pm.
Fire Activity: Yesterday, crews patrolled the fire perimeter, reinforced containment lines and advanced suppression repair efforts. Today, similar operations will continue. Crews will patrol the fire area and repair resources effected by suppression efforts (i.e., fences and bulldozer lines) to mitigate environmental damage and restore the landscape.
Incident staff continue structure assessments to the northwest of the fire area and utility providers are working on essential repairs to powerlines in and around impacted communities.
Evacuations: Per the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office evacuation zone 18 has been downgraded to normal daily activities with no further restrictions. Weather: The fire area will experience temperatures in the low 90s, single digit humidity and winds from 8-13mph with gusts up to 25mph.
Safety: Incident responders and utility crew traffic continue across the fire area. As a reminder, the public is encouraged to avoid fire-affected areas to allow incident personnel and utility crews to complete their work safely and efficiently.
Road Closures: The following roads are closed - Cody Loop/Sam Clemens; Cody Loop/Durant Rd. More information is available at https://az511.gov.
Fire Restrictions and Closures: Closures are in effect and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are issued for the Coronado National Forest, which includes recreational shooting (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts). Stage 2 restrictions are also in effect on State Trust Lands in southern/southeastern Arizona (wildlandfire.az.gov).
Fire details:
- Start Date: May 21, 2025
- Location: Oracle, AZ
- Acres: 1,223
- Containment: 90%
- Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber
- Cause: Under Investigation
Important Information:
- Fire Information Phone: (520) 527-2940 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Media Information Phone: (520) 527-2934 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/azcnf-cody-fire
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoNF/
- Email: [email protected]
*/ /*-->*/ Source Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 May 28, 2025 - 07:48am Keyword wildfire smoke Cody Fire Ready Set Go! Oracle Coronado National Forest Pinal County Stage 2 Fire Restriction no drones no drone zone
Avian Influenza detection at a second commercial farm in Maricopa County
Poultry at a second commercial farm located in Maricopa County have tested positive for Avian Influenza. When the poultry began showing clinical signs consistent with avian influenza on May 21, 2025, samples from the location were submitted to the Arizona Veterinary Diagnostic Lab (AZVDL) for preliminary determination, then submitted to the National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) for confirmation, received on May 27.
Eggs produced after the onset of clinical signs of illness have not entered the food supply, and there have been no signs of illness in humans. Consumers in Arizona and around the nation can remain confident in the safety and quality of eggs and egg products. The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) has engaged with the USDA, Avian Influenza Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs, and Maricopa County Department of Public Health to ensure a quick and appropriate response to addressing this animal disease emergency.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk to the general public is considered to be low with those most at risk of exposure being individuals who are directly involved with the daily care of birds. Information regarding protective actions for workers and the monitoring of avian influenza can be found on the CDC’s website, which is updated regularly.
The affected poultry farm has been placed under quarantine on the recommendation of the Director of the AZDA and the AZDA State Veterinarian. Enhanced biosecurity measures are in place and efforts are underway to perform virus elimination. All applicable sanitation responses have been quickly implemented. Our dedicated and experienced team continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure consumer protection is always maintained.
Sick Bird Hotline: If you see signs of illness in your poultry, report them immediately to USDA at 1 (866) 536-7593. You can also contact your local cooperative extension office, local veterinarian, or your State Veterinarian. For wild bird illness, please contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
*/ /*-->*/ Source Arizona Department of Agriculture May 27, 2025 - 05:20pm Keyword influenza Avian Influenza Arizona Department of Agriculture AZDA Arizona Game and Fish Department USDA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDCEvacuation status reduced for the Cody Fire Containment increases as crews mop-up and address suppression repair needs
Highlights: Thanks to the tireless efforts and strong collaboration among incident crews and partner agencies, the Cody Fire is now 90% contained. Suppression repair efforts are underway to restore areas impacted by firefighting operations and prepare the landscape for long-term recovery.
As residents begin returning to their homes, we ask you to remain alert. Please travel cautiously as firefighters and incident crews are still actively engaged in the area. Additionally, while the fire threat has diminished, hot, dry conditions continue, and awareness is still essential. Dust devils are picking up ash from the ground and look
like a smoke column. This may continue until monsoon rains arrive.
Fire Activity: Yesterday, crews were actively engaged in patrolling the fire perimeter, reinforcing containment lines and mopping up remaining heat sources. Today, personnel remain strategically positioned across the fire area, continuing to secure fireline around the perimeter and support ongoing mop-up operations.
Structure impacts and suppression repair assessments are nearly complete and utility providers are conducting essential repairs to powerlines in and around communities.
Evacuations: Updated evacuation orders are in place to ensure public safety. Effective Monday evening, Zone 18 in the Oracle area is in SET status. Zone 17 has been downgraded with no further restrictions.
Weather: The region will experience a steady increase in temperature today and through the week, reaching upper 80s-low 90s, with single-digit humidity levels.
Safety: Incident responders and utility crew traffic continue across the fire area. For public and firefighter safety, please avoid the area to allow incident personnel to work to respond to firefighting and suppression repair needs.
Road Closures: The following roads are closed - Cody Loop and Wildcat Trail; Cody Loop and MT Lemmon Hwy (East End). More information is available at https://az511.gov.
Fire Restrictions and Closures: Closures are in effect and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are issued for the Coronado National Forest, which includes recreational shooting (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts). Stage 2 restrictions are also in effect on State Trust Lands in southern/southeastern Arizona (wildlandfire.az.gov).
The fire area is under Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs); if you fly a drone near the fire area, our aircraft will be grounded.
Fire details:
- Start Date: May 21, 2025
- Location: Oracle, AZ
- Acres: 1,223
- Containment: 90%
- Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber
- Cause: Under Investigation
Important information:
- Fire Information Phone: (520) 527-2940 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Media Information Phone: (520) 527-2934 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/azcnf-cody-fire
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoNF/
- Email: [email protected]
*/ /*-->*/ Source Southwest Area Incident Management Team 4 May 27, 2025 - 07:24am Keyword wildfire smoke Cody Fire Ready Set Go! Oracle Coronado National Forest Pinal County Stage 2 Fire Restrictions no drone zone no drones
Crews responding to small wildfire east of Mormon Lake
Firefighters are responding to the Corral Fire, a 20-acre wildfire located roughly 2.5 miles east of Mormon Lake, 24 miles southeast of Flagstaff.
Resources assigned to the fire include one Hotshot crew, four engines and a water tender.
Crews plan to conduct several hours of firing operations today to contain the fire to a small footprint using forest roads as holding features.
Smoke will be highly noticeable during these operations.
This full-suppression response tactic will allow firefighters to safely contain the fire as quickly as possible in an area that includes some steep and challenging terrain.
Firing operations are expected to conclude by early afternoon and smoke impact is expected to diminish shortly afterward.
The Corral Fire was first reported at roughly 6:30 a.m. Monday. Its cause is under investigation.
Fire managers do not expect to issue any closures, but members of the public are asked to avoid the area of the fire.
Motorists in the area, including those driving on Lake Mary Road, are asked to remain cognizant of firefighters working in the area.
*/ /*-->*/ Source Coconino National Forest May 26, 2025 - 11:04am Keyword Mormon Lake Coconino National Forest Corral Fire Lake Mary RoadCody Fire containment increases significantly
Containment on the Cody Fire climbed significantly on Sunday, rising from 47% to 83%, a testament to the continued hard work and coordination of firefighting resources across the incident.
As a reminder, fire restrictions remain in effect. Residents and visitors are urged to stay informed on current closures and official updates to ensure public and firefighter safety during the ongoing response efforts.
Fire Activity: Yesterday, in addition to securing several sections of the perimeter on the Cody Fire, crews continued work along the Arizona Trail, interior zones of the fire area, and within communities. Today, crews will focus on monitoring and patrolling containment lines, addressing isolated hot spots, and conducting mop-up
operations.
Suppression repair assessments are ongoing, and utility providers have begun essential repair work to safely restore services for residents.
Evacuations: Updated evacuation orders are in place to ensure public safety. Effective Sunday evening, the following evacuation orders are as follows:
- GO Zone: 18 in the Oracle area;
- SET Zone: 17 in the Oracle area;
Evacuation zones 1-16, 19, 20 & 21 have also been downgraded. Residents are encouraged to return to normal daily activities with no further restrictions.
Evacuation Centers: Canyon Del Oro High School, 25 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704; Mammoth Community Center, 101 W. 5th St, Mammoth, AZ 85618.
Weather: Temperatures in the mid-80s will be accompanied by extremely dry conditions, sustained winds from 10-15 mph, and gusts of 25mph.
Safety: High traffic conditions continue throughout the holiday weekend. For public and firefighter safety,please avoid the area to allow fire traffic to work to contain the fire.
Road Closures: The following roads are closed - Cody Loop/Sam Clemens and Cody Loop/Durant Rd. More information is available at https://az511.gov.
Fire Restrictions and Closures: State 2 Fire Restrictions are issued for the Coronado National Forest, which includes recreational shooting (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts). Stage 2 restrictions are also in effect on State Trust Lands in southern/southeastern Arizona (wildlandfire.az.gov). The fire area remains under Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs); if you fly a drone near the fire area, our aircraft will be grounded.
Fire details:
Acres: 1,223
Start Date: May 21, 2025
Location: Oracle, AZ
Cause: Under Investigation
Personnel: 573
Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber
Containment: 83%
Information resources:
Fire Information Phone: (520) 527-2940 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/azcnf-cody-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoNF/
Email: [email protected]
*/ /*-->*/ Source Southwest Area Incident Management Team May 26, 2025 - 08:26am Keyword Cody Fire Oracle Coronado National Forest Pinal County Ready Set Go! Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Firefighters make significant progress on Cody Fire containment
Thanks to the hard work of firefighters on the Cody Fire, containment increased significantly on Saturday from 5% to 47%. A community meeting is scheduled for tonight, Sunday, May 25, beginning promptly at 4 p.m. at Biosphere 2 (32500 S. Biosphere Road, Oracle, AZ 85623). This meeting will be livestreamed on the Coronado Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoNF; ASL and CART captioning will be provided.
Fire Activity: Today, crews are building on yesterday’s momentum, continuing to patrol the fire area, extinguish hot spots, and conducting mop-up operations along containment lines. Isolated flare-ups may still occur as unburned fuel pockets ignite, producing visible smoke. However, these flare-ups remain within the established containment lines and do not pose a threat to containment efforts.
Crews will begin conducting suppression repair assessments to identify and address damage and repair needs across the fire area, and structure assessments remain ongoing. Incident personnel are also working with utility providers and local officials to evaluate conditions to support safe reentry for residents.
Evacuations: Updated evacuation orders remain in place to ensure public safety. Effective Saturday evening, , the following evacuation orders are in place:
- GO Zones: 17 & 18 in the Oracle area;
- SET Zones: 5, 13, 14, 15, 16, & 19 in the Oracle area;
- READY Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 20 in the Oracle area and San Manuel residents
Evacuation Centers: Canyon Del Oro High School, 25 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704; Mammoth Community Center, 101 W. 5th St, Mammoth, AZ 85618.
Weather: Hot, dry conditions continue today, with sustained winds from 10-15 mph and gusts above 25mph.
Safety: High traffic conditions continue due to the holiday weekend. For public and firefighter safety, please avoid the area to allow fire traffic to work to contain the fire.
Road Closures: The following roads are closed - Cody Loop and Durant; Cody Loop and Mount Lemmon Highway (East End). Additional road status information is available at https://az511.gov.
Fire Restrictions and Closures: State 2 Fire Restrictions are issued for the Coronado National Forest, which includes recreational shooting (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts). Stage 2 restrictions are also in effect on State Trust Lands in southern/southeastern Arizona (wildlandfire.az.gov). The fire area remains under Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs); if you fly a drone near the fire area, our aircraft will be grounded.
Fire details:
- Acres: 1,223
- Start Date: May 21, 2025
- Location: Oracle, AZ
- Cause: Under Investigation
- Personnel: 503
- Fuels: Grass, brush, and timber
- Containment: 47%
Information Resources:
Fire Information Phone: (520) 527-2940 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/azcnf-cody-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoNF/
Email: [email protected]
*/ /*-->*/ Source Southeast Zone Incident Management Team May 25, 2025 - 09:07am Keyword Cody Fire Coronado National Forest Southwest Area Incident Management Team Oracle
Crews hold firelines as high winds continue across the Cody Fire
Facing high winds and gusts exceeding 30mph, firefighters successfully held firelines across the Cody Fire yesterday. Residents and visitors are encouraged to drive slowly, maintain awareness and stay informed of current road and area closures.
Fire Activity: On Friday, hot shot crews worked to secure fireline along the southern perimeter of the Cody Fire while additional ground resources held and secured line to the west and north, including east of the Oracle Ridge Trail and along the Arizona Trail. Today, crews will build on progress made yesterday and overnight, patrolling the fire area, extinguishing hot spots, and mopping up along containment lines. Structure crews will patrol communities and conduct inventories and assessments on impacted infrastructure.
Evacuations: Pinal County has issued evacuation orders for the following:
- GO Zones: 5/13/14/15/16/17/18/19 in the Oracle area.
- SET Zones: 1/2/3/4/6/7/8/9/10/11/12 in the Oracle area.
Evacuation Centers have been set up at the Canyon Del Oro High School, 25 W. Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ 85704, and at the Mammoth Community Center, 101 W. 5th St, Mammoth, AZ 85618.
Weather: Low humidity, clear skies and high winds are expected over the fire area through the weekend.
Safety: For public and firefighter safety, please avoid the area to allow fire traffic to work to contain the fire. As a reminder, if you fly a drone near the fire area, our aircraft will be grounded.
Road Closures: The following roads are closed - Cody Loop/Sam Clemens, Cody Loop/Durant Rd, Mt Lemon Hwy/Dodge Dr, Old Webb/Memorial Parkway, Paseo Encino/John Adams. More information is available at https://az511.gov. Additionally, W American Ave and American Ave, and S Veterans Memorial Blvd toward San Manuel are closed, open to local residents only.
Fire Restrictions and Closures: State 2 Fire Restrictions are currently issued for the Coronado National Forest, which includes recreational shooting (https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts). Stage 2 restrictions are also in effect on State Trust Lands in southern/southeastern Arizona (wildlandfire.az.gov).
The fire area is under Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs). Individuals who have been determined to have endangered manned aircraft or people on the ground with a UAS and/or interfered with wildfire suppression may be subject to civil penalties, including fines of up to $25,000, and potentially criminal prosecution.
Fire details:
Acres: 1,225
Start Date: May 21, 2025
Location: Oracle, AZ
Cause: Under Investigation
Personnel: 412
Fuels: Grass, brush and timber
Containment: 5%
Information resources:
Fire Information Phone: (520) 527-2940 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/azcnf-cody-fire
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoNF/
Email: [email protected]
Southwest Complex Incident Management Team transitions Greer Fire to local type 3 team
Extensive suppression repair work has occurred the past few days with little to no threat of fire crossing containment lines. A local type 3 organization will assume command of the fire tonight at 6 p.m. Today, the incoming type 3 incident commander is working closely with the team before they depart to ensure a smooth transition. This will be the final daily update from the incident management team. Future updates and information about the fire will be posted to Inciweb and the incident Facebook page through Memorial Day weekend. Southwest Complex Incident Management Team 3 is appreciative of the cooperation with local officials and the support from the public during their time managing the Greer Fire.
Weather: Near critical fire weather conditions are forecast today as temperatures remain hot and dry with wind gusts up to around 30-35mph.
Smoke: Smoke has significantly decreased over the fire area and surrounding towns with no affect on the communities.
Closures: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest has decreased the closure order for parts of the National Forest lands. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are also in effect prohibiting fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal briquettes and smoking.
Highway 260 and 261 are now open in both directions. For updated travel information: az511.com
Evacuations: To check current evacuation statuses, an interactive evacuation map is available from the QR code below. https://linktr.ee/GreerFire
Safety: We encourage the public to remember that a temporary flight restriction has been issued over the fire area. It is illegal to fly drones within the area.
Fire details:
- Start Date: May 13, 2025
- Location: Greer, AZ
- Acres: 20,308
- Containment: 88 percent
- Fuels: Grass, Shrubs, Timber
- Cause: Under Investigation
Important information:
- Phone Number: (928) 291-7851 (7 am-7 pm)
- Email: [email protected]
- Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aza2s-greer-fire
- Additional Info: https://linktr.ee/GreerFire
Minimal hot spots, firefighters continue suppression repair
Operations: Fire activity remains low as crews continue rehabilitating dozer and hand lines no longer needed for containment. Suppression repair crews are working rapidly to stabilize soils, restore drainage, and prevent long-term environmental damage. Fire managers emphasize that these efforts are crucial for protecting watersheds, reducing erosion, and supporting ecosystem recovery. As containment grows and work is completed, firefighters are rehabbing their equipment. Some are departing for home or to other fires.
Weather: Expect hotter and drier temperatures today over the fire area with wind gusts up to 25 mph.
Smoke: Smoke has significantly decreased over the fire area and surrounding towns.
Closures: The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest has issued a closure order for parts of the National Forest lands. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are also in effect prohibiting fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal briquettes and smoking.
Highway 260 is open in both directions. For updated travel information: az511.com
Evacuations: All GO evacuation status’ have been decreased to SET. To check current evacuation statuses, an interactive evacuation map is available from the QR code below. https://linktr.ee/GreerFire
Safety: We encourage the public to remember that a temporary flight restriction has been issued over the fire area. It is illegal to fly drones within the area.
Acres: 20,308
Start Date: May 13, 2025
Location: Greer, AZ
Cause: Under Investigation
Personnel: Approximately 375
Fuels: Grass, Shrubs, Timber
Containment: 88 percent
Phone Number: 928-291-7851 (7 am-7 pm)
Email: [email protected]
Inciweb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aza2s-greer-fire
Additional Info: https://linktr.ee/GreerFire
