Yarnell Fire District

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Summer Events

by Chief Ben Palm BURN RESTRICTION IN FORCE: When a bit of rain comes, people tend to ask if the Burn Ban has been lifted. The answer is it has to rain a lot to ensure the fire danger is passed.  We are still in Stage Two Restriction. Any heat source that can cause a […]

Stay Alert: Extreme Fire Danger

by Chief Ben Palm BURN RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE: On May 11th, a Stage Two Burn Restriction Notice was issued.  A Stage Two Restriction means that any heat source that can cause a spark is prohibited. This includes smoking cigarettes outside of designated areas and charcoal grills. We will not be issuing burn permits, no use […]

SPRING CLEAN UP!

by Chief Ben Palm BURN RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE: On Friday, April 20th, a Stage One Burn Restriction Notice was issued by our District. A Stage One Restriction means that we will not be issuing burn permits, no use of model rockets, fireworks, and no open flames. Also, cigarette smoking is limited to designated smoking areas, […]

APRIL NEWS AND WILDFIRE HAZARD

by Chief Ben Palm IMPORTANT! TAKE WILDFIRE PRECAUTIONS: The Arizona Sheriff’s Association adopted the “Ready, Set, Go!” educational program in March. They did so because the unusually dry and warm winter season indicates that the time for wildfires is now – in fact there is one burning in the Coconino National Forest. Our department has […]

APRIL NEWS AND WILDFIRE HAZARD

By Chief Ben Palm IMPORTANT! TAKE WILDFIRE PRECAUTIONS: The Arizona Sheriff’s Association adopted the “Ready, Set, Go!” educational program in March. They did so because the unusually dry and warm winter season indicates that the time for wildfires is now – in fact there is one burning in the Coconino National Forest. Our department has […]

Fire Danger: High

By Chief Ben Palm PLEASE GET A BURN PERMIT: Arizona has been dry for quite some time, and the heat lingered long. Multiple wildfires have started in our State and the fire danger is High. There are several things you can do to help us serve you better: Firstly, create defensible space around your home […]

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