Tonto National Forest will enter Emergency Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, Tuesday, June 30
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(PHOENIX, June 29, 2026) — With increasing fire danger across Arizona, Tonto National Forest officials will implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and Emergency Recreational Shooting Restrictions for the entire Forest beginning Tuesday, June 30 at 8 a.m.
The decision to enter Emergency Stage 2 Fire Restrictions was made in conjunction with other federal and state land management agencies in Arizona and is based on various factors, including fire danger criteria, live fuel moistures, observed fire behavior, control difficulty, resource availability, predicted weather, potential high-risk ignition events, and other factors.
Emergency Stage 2 Fire Restrictions prohibit the following acts when visiting the Tonto:
Fireworks and other incendiary devices (to include exploding targets) are NEVER allowed on any national forest lands at any time.
The public can play a key role in preventing wildfires by making sure their vehicles are properly maintained to reduce the chances of having to pull off the road due to car issues.
Violation of fire restrictions is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to six months. For more information regarding the fire restrictions closure order, shooting restrictions and an accompanying map, see Alerts & Warnings .
The public can obtain current state and federal fire restrictions information across Arizona on the Arizona Interagency Wildfire Prevention and Information website .
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