STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the White Mountain Fire Coordinating group met today to discuss current conditions of the forest as well as the surrounding communities and have made the decision to enter into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions due to an increase in temperatures and continued drying conditions. The following actions were determined:

·       The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

·       State Trust lands and BLM will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

·       Navajo and Apache Counties will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

·       The cities/towns of Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions beginning today, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

·       Fort Apache entered Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on March 17th, 2025.

Please remember, Stage 2 Fire Restrictions apply to EVERYONE, to include both visitors and local residents.