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United States Department of the Interior
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOUR WINDS FIRE GROUP Petrified Forest National Park PO Box 2217 Petrified Forest, Arizona 86028 FIRE RESTRICTIONS Effective Wednesday, June 1, 2022, pursuant to Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations, sections 1.S{a)(l ), 1.S(a)(3), 2.13{c) and 2.21{a), the following acts are prohibited within Petrified Forest National Park. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove fire, including within a developed recreation site or improved site (36 CFR 2.13(a)]. Exception: The use of liquid petroleum or LPG fueled stoves, lanterns, or heating devices is allowed as long as such devices meet the fire underwriter's specifications for safety. Exception: This prohibition does not apply to fire suppression forces engaged in firefighting activities. 2. Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle (36 CFR 2.21(a)] 3. Welding or operating acetylene or other torches with an open flame is prohibited. 4. Operating or using any internal combustion engine off paved or graveled roads is prohibited. Generators are allowed if equipped with an approved spark arresting device and used in an area that is barren or clear of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the generator. Exception: The use of liquid petroleum or LPG fueled stoves, lanterns, or heating devices is allowed as long as such devices meet the fire underwriter's specifications for safety. 5. The use of all firearms and explosives are prohibited, including but not limited to, fuses or blasting caps, fireworks, rockets, exploding targets, and tracers or incendiary ammunition. EXEMPTIONS Fire crew resources conducting fire management activities. AREA DESCRIBED:Petrified Forest National Park. PURPOSE: To reduce the risk of fire in order to protect public health and safety, and to protect National ParkService lands, resources, and facilities during the current period of increased fire danger. IMPLEMENTATION: 1. This order shall be in effect beginning Wednesday, June 1, 2022, and shall remain in effect until rescinded. 2. Any violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or imprisonment for no more than six months, or both. |
Last updated: June 8, 2022