BULLHEAD CITY — The Bullhead City Fire Department has implemented strict fire restrictions, prohibiting all open fires and campfires. This proactive measure is intended to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during a period of extreme fire danger.
Across Arizona, dry conditions and continued wildfire activity are prompting an increase in fire restrictions statewide. In some regions, these have elevated to Stage II Burn Bans. Locally, the Bullhead City Fire Department continues to enforce fire restrictions to help reduce the risk of vegetation fires.
As part of these restrictions, no burn permits are being issued at this time. The burning of weeds remains strictly prohibited at all times within the Bullhead City Limits. The only fires currently exempt from the restrictions are propane-fueled and charcoal-fueled cooking or heating devices, provided they are used safely and responsibly.
The Bullhead City Fire Department urges all residents and visitors to remain alert to the heightened fire danger. Everyone is asked to follow all fire restrictions and take personal responsibility to prevent accidental ignitions. Many roadside fires are caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials, which are 100% preventable.
To further reduce wildfire risk, never throw cigarettes out of a car window, avoid parking over dry grass (vehicle undercarriages can get hot enough to ignite it), and ensure that all vehicles and trailers are in good operating condition with no dragging metal parts or chains.
As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, the Bullhead City Fire Department strongly encourages everyone to leave fireworks to the professionals this year. However, if residents choose to use consumer fireworks, it is essential to follow Bullhead City’s fireworks ordinance.
The ordinance allows the use of “permissible consumer fireworks,” which include ground and hand-held sparkling devices, cylindrical fountains, cone fountains, illuminating torches, wheels, ground spinners, flitter sparklers, toy smoke devices, and wire sparklers or dipped sticks.
Fireworks that explode or launch into the air, such as bottle rockets, sky rockets, Roman candles, and aerial shells, are not allowed within Bullhead City limits. Fireworks are strictly prohibited at the Colorado River Nature Center and other designated natural areas.
By adhering to fire restrictions and celebrating safely, we can all help protect our community, emergency responders, and the environment from preventable fire dangers.
