The public is reminded that despite rain showers, fire restrictions and partial closures remain in place on our public and private lands. Last weekend Prescott National Forest law enforcement found 10 fire restriction violations, which included three illegal campfires. They also had 2 closure violations. Coconino National Forest crews found 10-closure violations and 10-illegal campfires. Violating these restrictions and closures is a mandatory federal court appearance and a $5,000 fine for an individual or $10,000 fine for a group.
