NEWS RELEASE

United States Tonto National Forest

Department of 2324 E. McDowell Rd.
Agriculture Phoenix, Arizona 85006
Southwest Region (602) 225-5200

www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/

For Immediate Release Contact: Fire Information Officer

June 7, 2010 602-525-1042

Tonto National Forest begins fire restrictions June 11

PHOENIX (June7, 2010) – Drought conditions, hot temperatures and increased fire danger have
resulted in fire restrictions for the Tonto National Forest beginning at 8 a.m., Friday, June 11. The forest
will prohibit most types of fire or fire-causing activities across the entire Tonto National Forest.

Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or charcoal-burning device is prohibited.

Restrictions also apply to smoking outside of a cleared area, operating internal combustion power tools,
using welding equipment or torches with open flames, operating combustion engines without spark-
arresting devices in effective working order, or discharging firearms except in taking game in
accordance with Arizona hunting laws.

Use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns, and heating devices are allowed, and some developed
campgrounds are also exempted from these restrictions. (Please see attached list).

“Because of ongoing drought and dry forest conditions, fire restrictions are needed to protect forest
users, structures and natural resources from the increased potential for dangerous wildland fires,” said
Tonto National Forest Fire Staff Officer Clay Templin. “These precautionary measures are intended to
enhance our visitors’ quality recreation experiences. Most areas of the Tonto National Forest remain
available for recreation activity, including all the Salt River system lakes.”

Violation of these restrictions is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to six
months.

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Tonto NF fire restrictions in effect, June 11, 2010

For more information regarding forest recreation sites and fire restrictions, please contact the Tonto
National Forest at (602) 225-5200, or check online at www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto.

For general information on fire activity and restrictions in Arizona call toll free 877-864-6985, or visit
the. Southwest Coordination Center website: http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc or
http://www.publiclands.org/firenews/AZ.php

Fire Restriction Information: Toll free 1 (877) 864-6985

Useful Websites:

National Incident Information Center: www.fs.fed.us/news/fire

National Incident Information System www.inciweb.org
Southwest Coordination Center: http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc
National Interagency Fire Center: www.nifc.gov
National Fire Plan: www.fireplan.gov
FireWise: www.firewise.org

Useful ARIZONA Websites:

www.azfireinfo.com (fire prevention and restrictions)
www.publiclands.org/firenews/AZ.php (fire restrictions and other public lands information)
www.azstatefire.org (wildfire information and Firewise)
www.azein.gov (Arizona Emergency Information Network for ALL hazard emergency and
disaster information)

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Campfires are allowed in fire grills and grates provided by the Forest Service in the
following developed recreation sites:

Cave Creek Ranger District Bartlett Lake Recreation Area

Bartlett Lake Marina
Rattlesnake Cove
Rattlesnake Group
S B Cove
Yellow Cliffs
Lower Verde Recreation Area
Riverside Campground
Needle Rock Campground
Seven Springs Recreation Area
CCC Campground
Seven Springs Picnic Area
Cave Creek Group Site
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area
Horseshoe Lake Campground
Mesquite Campground

Globe Ranger District Pioneer Pass, in the Pinal Mtns

Sulphide Del Ray, in the Pinal Mtns
Kellner, in the Pinal Mtns
Ice House CCC, in the Pinal Mtns
Pinal, in the Pinal Mtns
Upper Pinal, in the Pinal Mtns
Warnica Group Site in the Pinal Mtns
Jones Water, off AZ Hwy 77 north of Globe
Oak Flat, off AZ Hwy 60 east of Superior
Timber Camp

Mesa Ranger District Saguaro Lake Marina

Saguaro Del Norte
Butcher Jones
Canyon Lake Marina
Acacia
Boulder
Laguna
Palo Verde
Granite Reef
Phon D Sutton
Coons Bluff
Goldfield
Pebble Beach
Blue Point
Sheep’s Crossing
Water Users
Larry Forbis Group Site
Pobrecito Boat Staging Area
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Payson Ranger District Houston Mesa Campground

Houston Mesa Horse Camp
Ponderosa Campground
Sharp Creek Campground
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Christopher Creek Campground

Pleasant Valley Ranger District Falls Campground

Reynolds Creek Group Site
Rose Creek Campground
Alderwood Campground
Sawmill Flats Campground
Haigler Canyon Campground
Colcord Ridge Campground
Airplane Flats Campground
Upper Canyon Campground
Valentine Ridge Campground

Tonto Basin Ranger District Diversion Dam Picnic Site

Vineyard
Frazier
Windy Hill
Cholla
Grapevine
Cottonwood
Schoolhouse Campground
Indian Point Campground
Burnt Corral
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United States Forest Service

Tonto National Forest

EMERGENCY FIRE RESTRICTIONS

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts and
omissions are prohibited on the areas, roads, and trails as described in this Order,
and as depicted on the attached map hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit
A (the “restricted area”), all within the Tonto National Forest, Maricopa, Gila,
Yavapai, and Pinal Counties, Arizona:

1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or wood or charcoal

burning stove. 36 CFR 261.52(a)

Exceptions: Campfires will be allowed in fire grills and grates provided by the
Forest Service in developed recreation sites as listed in Exhibit B; Gas and
propane stoves, lanterns or heating devices are permitted providing such
devices meet the fire underwriter’s specifications for safety.

2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation

site, or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or
cleared of all flammable material. 36 CFR 261.52(d)

3. Operating an internal combustion engine. 36 CFR 261.52(h)

Exceptions: a) Any motor vehicle, boat or other watercraft that complies with
36 CFR 261.52(j) (spark arrestors); and b) Any gas, diesel or propane powered
generator that complies with 36 CFR 261.52(j) (spark arrestors); spark
arresting device must be properly installed, maintained and in effective
working order and meeting either USDA Forest Service Standard 5100-1a or
appropriate SAE recommended practice J335(b) and J350(a.

4. Welding, or operating acetylene or other torch with open flame. 36 CFR 261.52(i)

5. Discharging a firearm, except while engaged in a lawful hunt pursuant to state,

federal, or tribal laws and regulations. 36 CFR 261.58(m)

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with a Forest Service permit specifically authorizing the otherwise

prohibited act or omission.

2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or fire
fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

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3. Residence owners and lessees of land, and holders of Forest Service special use
authorizations within the restricted area, are exempt from prohibition number 1
(building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or wood or charcoal
burning stove) provided such fires are within a permanent structure (e.g. dwelling)
and a spark arresting device is in use.

AREA DESCRIBED

All National Forest System lands, roads and trails within the Tonto National Forest,
Maricopa, Gila, Yavapai, and Pinal Counties, Arizona (Exhibit A).

A list of developed recreation sites exempted from prohibition number 1 are

attached hereto and made part of this Order as Exhibit B.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is to provide for the public’s health and safety and to
protect National Forest System lands, resources and facilities during the current
period of severe fire danger.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. Prohibitions contained in this Order become effective at 8:00 AM on June 11 ,

2010, and will remain in effect until rescinded or until August 30, 2010, whichever
occurs first.

2. Violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000

for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, imprisonment for not more than six
(6) months, or both. [16 USC 551, 18 USC 3559, 3571 and 3581].

Done this 7th day of June 2010, at Phoenix, Arizona.

/s/ Gene Blankenbaker

GENE BLANKENBAKER
Forest Supervisor

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EXHIBIT B – DEVELOPED RECREATION SITES EXEMPT FROM PROHIBITION NO.1

Cave Creek Ranger District Bartlett Lake Recreation Area

Bartlett Lake Marina
Rattlesnake Cove
Rattlesnake Group
S B Cove
Yellow Cliffs
Lower Verde Recreation Area
Riverside Campground
Needle Rock Campground
Seven Springs Recreation Area
CCC Campground
Seven Springs Picnic Area
Cave Creek Group Site
Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area
Horseshoe Lake Campground
Mesquite Campground

Globe Ranger District Pioneer Pass, in the Pinal Mtns

Sulphide Del Ray, in the Pinal Mtns
Kellner, in the Pinal Mtns
Ice House CCC, in the Pinal Mtns
Pinal, in the Pinal Mtns
Upper Pinal, in the Pinal Mtns
Warnica Group Site in the Pinal Mtns
Jones Water, off AZ Hwy 77 north of Globe
Oak Flat, off AZ Hwy 60 east of Superior
Timber Camp

Mesa Ranger District Saguaro Lake Marina

Saguaro Del Norte
Butcher Jones
Canyon Lake Marina
Acacia
Boulder
Laguna
Palo Verde
Granite Reef
Phon D Sutton
Coons Bluff
Goldfield
Pebble Beach
Blue Point

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EMERGENCY FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Sheep’s Crossing
Water Users
Larry Forbis Group Site
Pobrecito Boat Staging Area.

Payson Ranger District Houston Mesa Campground

Houston Mesa Horse Camp
Ponderosa Campground
Sharp Creek Campground
Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Christopher Creek Campground

Pleasant Valley Ranger District Falls Campground

Reynolds Creek Group Site
Rose Creek Campground
Alderwood Campground
Sawmill Flats Campground
Haigler Canyon Campground
Colcord Ridge Campground
Airplane Flats Campground
Upper Canyon Campground
Valentine Ridge Campground

Tonto Basin Ranger District .

Diversion Dam Picnic Site
Vineyard
Frazier
Windy Hill
Cholla
Grapevine
Cottonwood
Schoolhouse Campground
Indian Point Campground
Burnt Corral