PRESCOTT, AZ, August 12, 2020 – Due to lack of monsoon precipitation and key criteria being met for restrictions, the Prescott National Forest will enter Stage I Fire Restrictions on Friday, August 14th at 8 a.m. The goal of the fire restrictions is to protect public health by reducing the number of preventable human-caused wildfires. Restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire.The Groom Creek Fire District, will also be implementing similar restrictions on residential outdoor warming fires, smoking, and shooting. This will go into effect Friday, August 14th @ 0800.
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