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Grand Canyon fire restrictions start June 13

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. - Because of increased fire danger throughout Grand Canyon National Park, park officials will be implementing fire restrictions for all areas within the park except the Colorado River corridor.

Starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 13, all wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires and charcoal barbecues, will be prohibited throughout the park, including all campgrounds and residential areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns and heaters possessing shut-off devices are allowed.

The restrictions are being implemented in response to current and predicted weather and fuel conditions, as well as corresponding fire danger rating levels. The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is at extreme fire danger and the North Rim is at very high fire danger. These conditions are expected to remain at until monsoonal moisture occurs. The restrictions will remain in place until significant precipitation falls and fire danger levels subside.

"We always hope visitors will consider taking some additional voluntary precautions to help prevent wildfires," Chief of Fire and Aviation Jay Lusher said.

The latest fire information in Grand Canyon National Park is available by visiting www.nps.gov/grca/parkmgmt/fire_info.htm.

More about fire restrictions on other public lands in Arizona and New Mexico is available by calling the Southwest Area Fire Restriction Information Line at 877-864-6985 or by visiting http://wildlandfire.az.gov.


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