Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fire Management

Bureau of Land Management @BLMArizona Districts: ASD=Arizona Strip; CRD=Colorado River; PHD=Phoenix; GID=Gila - DM for PIO on duty. 🔥

[Readygov @Readygov]

Most wildfires start from everyday actions. You can help prevent them:
- Keep a 10ft safe zone around campfires
- Never toss lit cigarettes
- Always follow burn bans & check local rules
https://t.co/thbPZei5Jz

[Readygov @Readygov]

This Wildfire Awareness Month, take steps to prevent fires! During critical fire weather, don't burn yard waste & debris or do any activity that may cause sparks. Strengthen your home against wildfires with tips from https://t.co/g1UT5lw0XT

[U.S. Wildland Fire Service @USWFS]

Did you know? More than 53 drone incursions occurred near wildfires nationwide in 2025 alone. Unauthorized drones create serious risks for first responders and can force firefighting aircraft to stop operations.

Capturing wildfire footage may be tempting, but flying a drone near a wildfire puts firefighters and aviation crews at risk of a catastrophic collision.

As wildfire activity increases, help protect our firefighters, aircraft, and public lands by keeping drones away from wildfires.

Find drone incursions statistics here: https://t.co/GHe5IDLlGX

[AzEIN 📢 @AzEIN]

Wildfires leave lasting risks

📱 Text/check social media to contact loved ones
🏠 Don’t return home until cleared
🚰 Confirm water safety
😷 Clean ash safely
🌧️ Watch for floods—risk stays high for years

🔗 https://t.co/7U4Nh0UagN
#WildfireRecovery #FloodRisk #AZPrepared

[U.S. Wildland Fire Service @USWFS]

From forests and deserts to mountains and grasslands, these landscapes help define who we are.

Wildland firefighters work to protect these places so they can be experienced for generations to come.

As we mark America 250, we continue that commitment across the country.

[U.S. Wildland Fire Service @USWFS]

Check in on your crew and colleagues.

A buddy check can go a long way. Taking a moment to ask how someone is doing shows you care and creates space for support.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, make it a habit to check in with friends and coworkers.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026

[Bureau of Land Management - Arizona @BLMArizona]

This transfer is just one example of ongoing partnerships between federal agencies and local fire districts to ensure communities are equipped for wildfire threats.

Read more: https://t.co/TsdPowNd2E

[Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fire Management @BLMAZFire]

DOI transfers wildland fire engine to Mescal-J6 Fire District as part of their Rural Fire Readiness program
https://t.co/9p8Owge93j
@USWFS #AZFire

[Bureau of Land Management - National @BLMNational]

Nearly 85% of wildfires in the United States are caused by people and preventable.

As you head outdoors to camp, hike, and gather around the fire, let’s keep safety part of the adventure.

🔥 Check local fire restrictions before lighting a fire.
🔥Keep fires small and never leave them unattended.
🔥Clear dry grass and debris around the fire ring.
🔥Keep water and a shovel nearby.
🔥Drown, stir, and feel the ashes before leaving. If it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.

[Bureau of Land Management - Arizona @BLMArizona]

Earlier this month, U.S. Wildland Fire Service (@USWFS) staff at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Phoenix District Office celebrated the latest class of students from Franklin Police & Fire High School to graduate from the basic firefighter training program. Twenty-three students completed training and are now ready to apply to work as type 2 wildland firefighters.

For more than 20 years, the BLM Phoenix District has partnered with the Phoenix Union High School District to provide training and educational opportunities for high school students exploring career fields in firefighting. The partnership has been one of service with an eye to the future of wildland fire.

Learn more: https://t.co/QNPz8dwDiJ

[U.S. Wildland Fire Service @USWFS]

On the fireline and beyond, mental health challenges are more common than many realize.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to challenge the stigma.

Break the silence surrounding mental health difficulties. By openly discussing mental health, normalizing getting help, and sharing stories of recovery, we can dismantle stigma and look out for your crew, coworker, or loved one.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026

[Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fire Management @BLMAZFire]

.@USWFS remains on scene at the #MittryFire near Mittry Lake Boat Ramp 2. The fire is 70% contained, with forward progress stopped at about 184 acres. Smoke may be visible. No road or boat ramp closures. Please avoid the area and use caution near smoke.

[U.S. Wildland Fire Service @USWFS]

Attention drone pilots! Flying near active wildfires is dangerous. Unauthorized drones force firefighting aircraft to ground, causing fires to grow bigger and more destructive.

Protect lives and our landscapes: keep drones grounded near wildfires.

https://t.co/2xNMVUJdlo

#KnowBeforeYouFly #NoDroneZone

[Readygov @Readygov]

During Wildfire Awareness Month, know where to go before a fire strikes. Take time to review evacuation routes, gather important documents, and pack an emergency kit. For prevention and protection tips, follow:
@usfire
@NIFC_Fire
@smokey_bear

More: https://t.co/g1UT5lw0XT

[Yavapai Co Sheriff's Office @YavapaiSheriff]

Fire South of Yarnell, AZ
Thursday, May 21st, 2026, at 1:25 PM: YCSO is currently on scene with multiple agencies working a wildland fire about 3 miles south of Yarnell on AZ-89.
The Traihead and trail are the only areas closed by evacuation order. Please avoid the area.

[Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fire Management @BLMAZFire]

For your awareness.

[AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management @azstateforestry]

Arizona Forestry responding to new start: approx. 15 mi. southwest of Yarnell & west of Granite Mountain Hotshots State Park.

Spar Fire est. 7-10 ac. moving N/NE at moderate rate of spread. At this time there are no structures or infrastructure threatened. Fire is hung up w/n rocks along a ridge line. Fire moving thru grass & brush w/moderate rate of spread.

Arizona Forestry overhead, a BLM helo, & local engines currently on scene. Four Single Engine Air Tankers, state's Air Attack platform & two hand crews on order.

📍Approx. location

#AZFire #AZForestry #YavapaiCounty #SparFire

[wildlandfireAZ @wildlandfireAZ]

Fire restrictions are in effect at varying levels across AZ to help prevent wildfires. Visit https://t.co/IongZEokXa open the map, zoom into the area you plan to visit and click for more info. [clip has no audio]

[Drought Center @DroughtCenter]

U.S. Drought Monitor May 21, 2026

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 52.15% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 51.35% last week.

#DroughtMonitor #Drought #Drought2026

[Bureau of Land Management - Arizona @BLMArizona]

Beginning May 21 at 8 a.m. the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River and Phoenix district will implement seasonal fire restrictions in central and western Arizona.

Fire managers 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 limit activities that are common causes of wildfires.

For Stage 2 restrictions on BLM lands in La Paz, Maricopa, Yavapai, Yuma, southern Mohave, northern and western Pinal, western Pima counties in Arizona, as well as portions of Imperial, San Bernadino and Riverside counties in California, these activities are prohibited:

➡️ Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove fire.
➡️ Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building. Smoking is prohibited in all federal buildings.
➡️ Welding or the use of any torch or metal cutting or grinding implement.
➡️ Discharging a firearm, air rifle or gas gun, except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state, federal, or tribal law, and regulations. (This restriction includes the BLM Phoenix District’s developed recreational shooting sites: Baldy Mountain, Box Canyon, Church Camp Road, and Saddleback Mountain.)
➡️ Operating any internal combustion engine, such as a chainsaw or similar tool.

Fire restrictions are already in effect in other parts of Arizona. For detailed restriction and fire information, contact the nearest land management agency office where you plan to visit: https://t.co/ljwiz1juqe

Read the announcement: https://t.co/IcTLsQI9yP

[U.S. Wildland Fire Service @USWFS]

Long shifts, high stress, and time away from home can take a toll. Mental health is part of the job, too.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, take time to learn about common challenges like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and substance use. Understanding the signs and sharing accurate information can help reduce stigma and encourage others to seek support.

Looking out for your crew and coworkers has lasting impacts.

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MHAM2026