Arizona Wildfire Zones Law: Statewide Fire Regulations Rules (2026)

Key Facts

Authority: A.R.S. 37-1301 et seq.
Restrictions stages: Stage 1, Stage 2, closure
Agency: DFFM State Forester
Penalty: Class 2 misdemeanor

Full Breakdown

Under A.R.S. 37-1301 et seq., the Arizona State Forester through the Department of Forestry and Fire Management has authority to identify wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas, issue fire restrictions on state and private lands, and declare emergency closures. During Stage 1 and Stage 2 restrictions, campfires, smoking outdoors, welding, and other ignition sources are limited or prohibited. Property owners in WUI zones face mandatory defensible space expectations.

Violations & Penalties

Violating state fire restrictions is a class 2 misdemeanor; causing a wildfire may result in felony charges and civil cost recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Arizona Stage 2 fire restrictions?

Stage 2 restrictions prohibit campfires, smoking outdoors except in vehicles, welding, and use of internal combustion equipment during peak hours on state and private lands.

Who declares Arizona fire restrictions?

The Arizona State Forester through DFFM declares restrictions on state and private lands. Federal agencies declare restrictions on national forests and BLM lands separately.

Arizona Wildland Urban Interface and Fire Restrictions

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