As a result of the critical fire conditions we are currently experiencing, effective Friday, April 20, 8 a.m., Copper Canyon Fire and Medical Authority will implement a fire ban within its jurisdiction. Copper Canyon Fire Chief Terry Keller said, “This ban is going in effect in cooperation with other bans being implemented by Yavapai County, the Prescott National Forest, the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest, as well as the other fire departments and fire districts across the Verde Valley.”