PRESCOTT, AZ (July 20, 2010) – Prescott Fire Department is announcing the lifting of stage I fire restrictions due to continued moisture and high humidity in the area. Fire officials will lift current fire restrictions on Wednesday July 21 at 8 a.m.

Prescott Fire Department would like to remind citizens that residential burn permits are available online at www.cityofprescott.net. Commercial burn permits are available at Prescott Fire Department Administration Office at 1700 Iron Springs Road. Please always use caution with all campfires; never leave your campfire unattended and ensure your fire is completely out before leaving.

For further information contact Prescott Fire Department at 777-1700.

PRESCOTT, AZ (July 20, 2010) – Continued moisture and high humidity have sufficiently lowered fire danger levels throughout the Prescott National Forest allowing officials to lift current fire restrictions on Wednesday, July 21 at 8 a.m.

Forest officials would like to remind visitors to be safe when recreating on the Forest. Always use caution with all campfires; never leave your campfire unattended and ensure your fire is completely out before leaving.

For current information on fire restrictions, closures or wildfires on the Prescott National Forest, call 928-777-5799, or visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott. For further information about fire restrictions on public lands in Arizona and New Mexico, call toll free 1-877-864-6985 or visit http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/.

Debbie Maneely
Public Affairs, Prescott National Forest
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