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Forests to lift campfire, smoking restrictions Wednesday
Campfire and smoking restrictions will be lifted on the Coconino and Kaibab national forests beginning Wednesday at 8 a.m.
Recent rains have lowered fire danger on both forests and decreased the risk of major wildfires. "Although campfires and smoking will be allowed throughout the two forests, people should properly extinguish cigarettes in ash trays and ashes in a campfire ring should be cold enough to touch before they are left," Coconino Fire Staff Officer Bruce Greco stated in a press release. "Campfires should be put out by drowning with water and stirring with a shovel."
Forest visitors are also reminded that some campfire restrictions are always in effect, such as in forested areas within city limits of most northern Arizona communities and within Oak Creek Canyon.
The campfire and smoking restrictions were started July 1, but monsoon rains have fallen on much of the forests since late last week.
-- Sun staff reports
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