The U.S. Forest Service has announced that due to the onset of monsoon season, fire restrictions have been lifted in the Lincoln National Forest and in the Gila National Forest. This will allow visitors to once again have campfires as the Fire Danger Rating has been dropped from high to moderate.
“Even though we’ve had rain, people still need to be careful with fire,” said Public Affairs Officer Laura Rabon in a press release. “It’s imperative that campers fully extinguish campfires before leaving a campsite.”
Gila National Forest officials urge visitors to always practice fire safety and self-patrolling. “Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility,” said Gila National Forest Fire Management Officer Gabe Holguin in a press release. “Please be extremely cautious with any activity that may cause a wildfire.”