MOHAVE COUNTY — Due to ongoing fire danger caused by prolonged drought conditions, forest degradation, and elevated wildfire risk indicators, Mohave County has implemented fire restrictions for Fire Zones 3 and 4 within the unincorporated areas of the Hualapai Mountain Range, effective 8:00 a.m. on April 22.
Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Travis Lingenfelter, signed the Proclamation on April 21, following a formal Determination of Fire Emergency issued by Mohave County Emergency Management.
This action follows recent human-caused wildfires in the region and reflects recommendations from federal, state, and local fire agencies. The restrictions prohibit all open fires, campfires, and the use of permissible consumer fireworks within the designated fire zones until further notice. These areas include elevations between 4,001 and 8,000 feet in the Hualapai Mountains (Fire Zones 3 & 4 as defined by Mohave County Ordinance 2013-04).
Residents and visitors are strongly urged to exercise caution and avoid any activity that could result in
accidental ignition of vegetation, particularly in dry or forested areas. Violations of the fire restrictions are a Class 2 misdemeanor under Mohave County Ordinance 2013-04 and are subject to fines up to $750 and/or up to four months in jail.
EXEMPTIONS INCLUDE:
• Fires set or permitted by authorized federal, state, or local officers in the course of official duties.
• Fires set for disease and pest control by the State Entomologist or County Agricultural agents.
• Fires permitted by the United States, State of Arizona, or federally-recognized tribes for fire
prevention, watershed rehabilitation, or vegetative management.
• Fires permitted by the Mohave County Emergency Management Officer or designee with written
documentation.
• Cooking fires fueled by propane or charcoal.
The fire restrictions will remain in effect until the Emergency Management Officer determines that
emergency fire conditions no longer exist.
For questions or more information, contact:
Mike Browning – Emergency Management Manager
(928) 753-0739 | emsm@mohave.gov
