Kaibab NF

Pile burns planned today on North Kaibab & Tusayan RDs ahead of rain Fri-Sun. North Kaibab RD: pile burn near Fredonia 1030 today. Smoke visible in Fredonia/Kanab/ Hwy 89A. Tusayan RD: 445 ac pile burn 4 miles E of Tusayan near FRs 302/303. Smoke visible in Tusayan/Hwy 67

Ignitions completed on the Williams Ranger District at the green waste pit on Forest Road 900 in the Pittman Valley today. Smoke will remain light in the area until it's either done burning or rainfall extinguishes it.

The Williams RD will be conducting a prescribed fire at the greet waste pit on FR 900 in the Pittman Valley area tomorrow morning (Tues 10/20) pending required approvals. Smoke heaviest at time of ignitions & will remain light in area after ignitions are completed .

The Williams & Tusayan RDs are planning to conduct piles burns. Williams RD - 1650 ac Tusayan RD - 236 ac Ignitions expected to be conducted in 1 day, very light smoke impacts expected after ignitions complete & will settle into low areas surrounding project areas overnight.

Prescribed Fire Update Ignitions completed today on following areas North Kaibab RD Cooper unit - 2000 ac Williams RD Kenrick unit - 1190 ac Williams RD McCracken unit - 750 ac More ignitions planned tomorrow, smoke visible from local communities & immediate vicinity of Rx burns.

Kaibab NF fire managers plan ignitions on 3200+ acres of prescribed fire units on Williams RD Thurs & Fri, producing noticeable smoke in/around the community of Pumpkin Center/Kendrick Mountain Wilderness, & south of Bill Williams Mountain and from South Perkinsville Road.

Prescribed fire planned on North Kaibab today west of Jacob Lake/south of SR 89A. Fire activity along hwy, drive slowly/watch for traffic controls. Smoke may be visible from SR89A & Jacob Lake. Pile burns planned along FR 219 near FR 610. Smoke may be visible from SR 67 & DeMotte

Prescribed fire planned this week in Jacob Lake area on North Kaibab. Smoke expected in/around Jacob Lake & along highways 89A and 67, visible from Fredonia. Areas may close to public for several days for safety. A temp reroute of Arizona Trail may be required - watch for signs.

Are you ready to feel the Christmas magic? ⭐️ Kaibab NF Christmas Tree Permits will be available through Recreation.gov on October 8! 🎄 Up to 5 trees may be purchased on a single permit at $15 per tree. Find out more at: recreation.gov/tree-permits/…

Winter is coming. Get your permit and gather your firewood before the snow flies! Contact your local ranger station or visit. More info: fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab/permi…

Moonset Pit prescribed burn to begin today Ignitions at Moonset Pit are expected to begin between 10-11 a.m. - smoke will be visible from the Parks area and I-40, with lingering smoke expected through the next couple weeks.

Update to planned Moonset Pit prescribed fire. Ignitions will be put off until Wednesday due to gusting winds predicted today and tomorrow.

Planned prescribed fire on Williams RD The Kaibab is planning to start ignitions at Moonset Pit today. Smoke expected to be heaviest right after ignitions & visible in the Parks area & to travelers along I-40, light smoke lingering for the next few weeks as vegetation burns down.

New Good Neighbor Agreement with @azstateforestry expands restoration on the Kaibab National Forest, protects critical watersheds, and supports Arizona’s timber industry and rural economies. fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab/newsr…

Kaibab NF is planning numerous prescribed fire ops on all districs w. Moonset Pit as soon as 9/20, pending all required approvals. Work may continue through Oct as weather conditions allow. Visit InciWeb for details & maps of planned burn areas Visit AirNow for air quality info

Crews may conduct pile burns around Williams and Tusayan during the 2026 monsoon season if weather and fuel conditions are favorable. fs.usda.gov/r03/kaibab/newsr…

Due to an increase in rainfall over the last several days, the Kaibab NF will lift all fire restrictions @ 10 AM Sat 7/18. For restriction info on state & federally managed lands in AZ, visit wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-res… Find restriction info for Coconino Co at coconino.az.gov/2595/Fire-Re…

Butte Fire - AM update-6/28/26 255 acres-10% containmeny-91 firefighters Cause: Lightning Dozer line around fire, crews continue protecting wood powerline poles, holding/improving containment lines, watching for spot fires outside containment lines as winds continue into tonight.

Butte Fire update Crews/dozers establishing lines both sides of fire & will continue tonight. ~100 firefighters suppressing fire. Fire slowing as it enters 2014 McRae Fire area. Winds continue moving fire NE away from SR64 - no expected threat to Tusayan or FS campground.

Kaibab resources are responding to the Spring Valley Fire near Parks currently burning on private land near Pumpkin Center. Official sources of info are Coconino Co.y Sheriff's Office & Coconino Co. Emergency Management for evacuation info & Ponderosa Fire Dept for fire info.