Winter is coming. Get your permit and gather your firewood before the snow flies! Contact your local ranger station or visit. More info: https://t.co/6YakMBdP55
Moonset Pit prescribed burn to begin today
Ignitions at Moonset Pit are expected to begin between 10-11 a.m. - smoke will be visible from the Parks area and I-40, with lingering smoke expected through the next couple weeks.
Planned prescribed fire on Williams RD
The Kaibab is planning to start ignitions at Moonset Pit today. Smoke expected to be heaviest right after ignitions & visible in the Parks area & to travelers along I-40, light smoke lingering for the next few weeks as vegetation burns down.
New Good Neighbor Agreement with @azstateforestry expands restoration on the Kaibab National Forest, protects critical watersheds, and supports Arizona’s timber industry and rural economies. https://t.co/8FpleorhuR
Kaibab NF is planning numerous prescribed fire ops on all districs w. Moonset Pit as soon as 9/20, pending all required approvals. Work may continue through Oct as weather conditions allow.
Visit InciWeb for details & maps of planned burn areas
Visit AirNow for air quality info
Crews may conduct pile burns around Williams and Tusayan during the 2026 monsoon season if weather and fuel conditions are favorable. https://t.co/yTrcfevF8e
Due to an increase in rainfall over the last several days, the Kaibab NF will lift all fire restrictions @ 10 AM Sat 7/18.
For restriction info on state & federally managed lands in AZ, visit https://t.co/Ilr0KzO3hX
Find restriction info for Coconino Co at https://t.co/lNTMcYhc7y
Butte Fire update
Crews/dozers establishing lines both sides of fire & will continue tonight.
~100 firefighters suppressing fire.
Fire slowing as it enters 2014 McRae Fire area.
Winds continue moving fire NE away from SR64 - no expected threat to Tusayan or FS campground.
Kaibab resources are responding to the Spring Valley Fire near Parks currently burning on private land near Pumpkin Center.
Official sources of info are Coconino Co.y Sheriff's Office & Coconino Co. Emergency Management for evacuation info & Ponderosa Fire Dept for fire info.
Crews are engaging a new wildfire on the Tusayan Ranger District near Red Butte east of Highway 64.
The Butte Fire is currently estimated at 10 acres and growing to the northeast in dry, windy conditions - fire crews are on-scene with more requested.
North Kaibab RD to enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions at 6 a.m. on Thurs, June 18.
More information can be found on the Kaibab NF website's Alerts page at https://t.co/mbmCFuSIgc
Slide Canyon Fire final update - 152 ac, 100% contained as of last night.
Crews remained on-scene today to mop up - no growth during night/today, size adjusted to 152-ac due to more accurate mapping.
US Wildland Fire Service engine from BLM's Kanab Field Office assisted on fire
Resources are working to fully contain the 110-ac Slide Canyon Fire on the North Kaibab RD, 16 miles W of Jacob Lake.
Crews & aircraft responded immediately to the report of a new fire Sunday. Full containment is expected by this evening.
The fires cause is under investigation.
Kaibab NF planning spring prescribed fire ops on North Kaibab RD spring. 6136 ac near Jacob Lake & north of Hwy 89A. Work may begin as soon as 3/17.
Prescribed fire helps protect communities/infrastructure/natural resources by reducing haz. fuels & maintains resilient landscapes.
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PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICE: Pile burning on North Kaibab RD week of 2/23.
Pile burning possible early this week on North Kaibab RD in Highway 89A & Jacob Lake areas based on remaining snow around piles.
Expect smoke in vicinity with residual smoke to settle overnight in area.