Officials hope by doing so they can reduce the number of preventable, human-caused wildfires.
The Town of Payson is following suit and starting fire restrictions within town limits as well.
Restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires.
During Stage 1 restrictions, the following is prohibited within the Tonto and in town:
⢠Igniting, building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal and briquettes, outside a fire structure that is provided by the Forest Service within a designated area. A designated area is defined as developed recreation sites such as campground or picnic area that is maintained and administered by the Forest Service.
Evacuations lifted for Tussock Fire burning near Prescott National Forest
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PHOENIX - Arizona fire crews have gained control of a
wildfire near Crown King that spread to the Prescott National Forest.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Minnehaha, Fort Misery, and Horsethief Basin communities, however, residents should remain ready in case another evacuation is ordered. Crown King residents have been asked to do the same.
Crown King remains closed to non-residents.
Any displaced residents needing assistance should call the American Red Cross at 1-800-842-7349.
Timeline of the Tussock Fire
May 18
The human-caused Tussock Fire is now 94% contained. Officials said the Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team #2 will transition back to the local unit, which will continue to monitor and patrol the wildfire for the next several days.
Tussock Fire burning near Prescott National Forest grows to 5,500 acres
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Tussock Fire: Over 4,000 acres burned southwest of Crown King, 0% contained
FOX 10 s Ty Brennan speaks to public information officer Manny Cordova on the Tussock Fire, which continues to burn southwest of Crown King. The fire is 0% contained.
PHOENIX - Arizona fire crews are working to control a wildfire near Crown King that has spread to the Prescott National Forest.
Evacuation orders have been issued for the Minnehaha, Fort Misery, and Horsethief Basin communities.
Crown King has been asked to start preparing in case another evacuation order is issued. Crown King is also closed to non-residents.
State prepares aviation resources for intense fire season
State prepares aviation resources for intense fire season.
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The number of wildfires burning in Arizona year after year is increasing and, according to experts, those fires are burning hotter and consuming more acreage.
Less than two weeks into May, firefighters are fighting three major fires across the state, leading some to wonder if the state is equipped with enough resources on the ground and in the air to fight them all. Conditions are very dry across the state, said Tiffany Davila, public affairs officer for the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
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