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Elden, today.
That was the "Secret Fire". 4 p.m. update: Crews continue to battle Secret fireI had lunch in Jerome yesterday and could see a fire on the rim from the patio.
I understand why they do it, and I support them when they do it, but that doesn't mean I have to like it. I understand why they close all the roads in winter, and I support it, but I don't like that it happens.I will happily take the restrictions over losing the playground from a fire. It sucks but after twelve years here I don't think the public can be trusted with such extreme conditions. Every spring/early summer I feel like we are on the edges of our seats just barely dodging the bullet. Hopefully we can make to the point where we get the Elden/DLH areas thinned before it's too late.
I'm okay with restrictions...but stage 4 is when they have closure orders...no thanks. I wish people would be responsible enough to not need the FS to tell them it's too dangerous to have a big camp fire or not to flick cigarette butts in the woods.I still won't like it if they go to Stage IV, especially early in the season.
Me too. He keeps thing interesting I guess.Awaiting comment from Mrwhlr
I wouldn't care if they went to Stage III right now, and kept it until mid-July. Up until IV, it's not even a blip on my inconvenience radar.I'm okay with restrictions...but stage 4 is when they have closure orders...no thanks. I wish people would be responsible enough to not need the FS to tell them it's too dangerous to have a big camp fire or not to flick cigarette butts in the woods.
Sorry that saving our playground from dumb asses burning it down to the ground is an inconvenience but you will be ok. First world problems for sure. A little more time around here and you will understand better. I don't like closures either but fvck, we can't trust the public when conditions are extreme.I wouldn't care if they went to Stage III right now, and kept it until mid-July. Up until IV, it's not even a blip on my inconvenience radar.
pretty simple... areas more prone to fire are closed first. That is usually the higher elevations... 5000 feet + restrictions are usually done based on National Forest boundaries... Check national forest web sites for information... I don't think this is anything new to you...Yikes, won't be long before fire season here in CO. Hope you guys get some rain soon.
If there are stage 3/4 closure restrictions what areas will this affect other than the flagstaff area? Will the restrictions be in Sedona and Prescott areas as well?
That's true. Best way to get the attention of a passing helicopter. Start a fire.Maybe someone got lost?