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Coconino NF to fully CLOSE Wednesday 6/23/2021

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Full closure of Coconino NF begins Wednesday
 
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., June 21, 2021 — Due to fire danger, dry conditions, and persistent wildfire activity during a time when firefighting resources are sparse, the entirety of Coconino National Forest will close for public safety, beginning Wednesday (June 23) at 8 a.m.
 
A full forest closure means that the public is prohibited from entering any part of Coconino National Forest at any time. Only those with private inholdings will be allowed access to their property, as well as personnel providing utility support where necessary, and firefighters performing their duties.
 
Forest Service personnel will attempt to reach as many people as possible to begin vacating campsites and informing individuals who are camping in the forest currently. Campers and visitors to the national forest should vacate their campsites before the closure begins, and the public should cancel any plans for visiting the Coconino National Forest for the next several weeks.
 
Though parts of the national forest may receive rain from sporadic storms over the next couple of weeks, this closure will not be rescinded until sufficient precipitation is received to adequately reduce the risk of wildfire, and hot, dry weather conditions are no longer forecast to continue. In short, this closure will continue until conditions are such that the closure can be lifted.
 
Work on thinning and other forest and watershed restoration projects will cease. Partner agencies, organizations, concessionaires, outfitters, permit holders, and contractors, are all prohibited from entering the national forest.
 
Violating closures and fire restrictions is a violation that carries a mandatory appearance in federal court, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor with a fine of up to $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or up to six months in prison, or both.

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Stops lightning from entering too right. 

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I think they will close Kaibab too. We are 8mi east of the evacuation watch for the Rafael fire and its blowing up fast. They put everyone on set mode from parks to flag south of i40

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16 minutes ago, thegunsmith2506 said:

I think they will close Kaibab too. We are 8mi east of the evacuation watch for the Rafael fire and its blowing up fast. They put everyone on set mode from parks to flag south of i40

Yep.  We had to pack go bags this afternoon, stage essentials, and are working on a plan in case we have to bug out.  Fortunately, several friends in town have called/texted offered up places and help.

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31 minutes ago, thegunsmith2506 said:

I think they will close Kaibab too. We are 8mi east of the evacuation watch for the Rafael fire and its blowing up fast. They put everyone on set mode from parks to flag south of i40

I hadnt seen the latest  map update on the fire movement but I was really surprized that fire didnt run up the canyons more west. looks like it start a mile east of the perkinville williams highway where it turns to dirt .

They closed bill williams mountain a few months ago didnt they?

 

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1 minute ago, Delw said:

I hadnt seen the latest  map update on the fire movement but I was really surprized that fire didnt run up the canyons more west. looks like it start a mile east of the perkinville williams highway where it turns to dirt .

They closed bill williams mountain a few months ago didnt they?

 

Bill Williams mtn was closed in September during early elk several months ago

 

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27 minutes ago, deerslayer23 said:

Bill Williams mtn was closed in September during early elk several months ago

 

For the last 3-4 years they had usually closed it beging of summer to fall if I remember correctly.

I dont hunt there but drive by it alot.

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Full forest closure for the Kaibab National Forest to begin Wednesday morning
Williams, Arizona, June 21, 2021 — FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., June 21, 2021 — Due to fire danger, dry conditions, and persistent wildfire activity during a time when firefighting resources are sparse, the entirety of the Kaibab National Forest will close for public safety, beginning Wednesday (June 23) at 8 a.m. A full forest closure means that the public is prohibited from entering any part of the Kaibab National Forest at any time. Those with private inholdings will be allowed access to their property, as well as personnel providing utility support where necessary, and firefighters performing their duties. In addition, work on thinning and other forest and watershed restoration projects will cease. Forest Service personnel will attempt to reach as many people as possible to begin vacating campsites and informing individuals who are camping in the forest currently. Campers and visitors to the national forest should vacate their campsites before the closure begins, and the public should cancel any plans for visiting the Kaibab National Forest for the next several weeks. Though parts of the national forest may receive rain from sporadic storms over the next couple of weeks, this closure will not be rescinded until sufficient precipitation is received to adequately reduce the risk of wildfire, and hot, dry weather conditions are no longer forecast to continue. In short, this closure will continue until conditions are such that the closure can be lifted. The violation of closures and fire restrictions carries a mandatory appearance in federal court, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor with a fine of up to $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or up to six months in prison, or both. Stay up to date on Kaibab National Forest news by checking the Kaibab NF website and following @KaibabNF on Facebook and Twitter.

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