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Coconino National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
1824 S. Thompson St.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

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Closures — Backbone Fire

Full closure of Coconino NF begins Wednesday 6-23-2021 Released: 6/22/2021
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 Coconino National Forest...
Backbone Fire Closure Order 03-04-21-18 Released: 6/22/2021
ORDER NO: 03-04-21-18 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST STAGE III FOREST CLOSURE PROHIBITIONS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a),...
Hwy 87 and Houston Mesa Road Closure in Effect at 5 p.m. on June 21, 2021 Released: 6/21/2021
June 21, 2021, the Gila County Sheriff’s Department announced that as a result of fire activity and for the safety of fire personnel the following road closure will go into effect at 5:00 pm this...
Backbone Fire Closure Order 6-19-21 Released: 6/20/2021
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE COCONINO, PRESCOTT, & TONTO NATIONAL FORESTS   Emergency Area Closure   PROHIBITIONS Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. §...
Fossil Creek Recreation Area Closed Released: 6/17/2021
The Fossil Creek recreation area will be closed due to wildfire danger, which includes Waterfall Trail, Irving/Flume, Tonto Bench, Fossil Creek Bridge, Homestead, Sally May, Purple Mountain, and...