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Grand Canyon National Park
Fire Information and Activity
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Fire Updates / Advisories / Restrictions / Closures
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Updated May 6, 2009
- The Picnic Prescribed Fire will be initiated on Thursday, May 7
- Visitors may see prescribed fire activity along the South Entrance Road and are asked not to stop or park along the road in this area.
- South Rim Fire Managers will be implementing up to two more prescribed fires on the South Rim within the next 15 days.
- There are no fire restrictions in effect today.
- Roads and facilities on the South Rim are open.
- North Rim roads remain closed to vehicular traffic until May 15, 2009 - when the season starts.
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To download a map of the 3 prescribed burn units in .pdf format,
CLICK HERE
To download a copy of this news release, including the map,
in .pdf format, CLICK HERE
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The Fire Danger Rating at Grand Canyon National Park is Moderate.
The National Park Service asks visitors and residents to be cautious when dealing with possible sources of ignition. To ensure public safety and to provide the highest degree of protection to park resources, please observe the following regulations:
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Current Fire Information from
Our Neighboring National Forests:
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For more fire information in and around Grand Canyon National Park, visit Arizona 2-1-1 Online, the official site for alerts and bulletins on emergencies and disasters in Arizona, including public health and safety advisories, homeland security alerts and disaster relief bulletins.
Also, Arizona Fire News
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Today's Fire Danger Rating in the park is:
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Compare the amounts and types of fires at Grand Canyon National Park recorded annually since 1993.
Learn more about Fire Management at Grand Canyon National Park.
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Wildland Fire QUICKLINKS:
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Did You Know?
The elk found within Grand Canyon National Park weigh as much as 1,000 pounds (450 kg), and have been known to injure people who approach them. Never approach wild animals.
It is dangerous, and illegal, to feed the wild animals in a national park. Violators will be fined.
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Last Updated: May 06, 2009 at 19:54 EST |