Concho Fire Department

05/19/2026

Due to dry conditions throughout the forests and increased fire danger, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning Tuesday, May 19, at 6 a.m.

All partners in the White Mountain Fire Restrictions Coordinating Group have decided to go into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for public safety given the increased wildfire potential. This group consists of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, Arizona Bureau of Land Management, Arizona State Forestry, Apache and Navajo Counties, and the Cities of Heber-Overgaard, Show Low, and Pinetop/Lakeside and the Apache Sitgreaves National Forests. This group is continually engaged to adapt our fire restrictions with fire danger as we progress into the spring and summer season.

Additional information regarding the fire restrictions closure order and an accompanying map can be found on the forests’ website https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/apache-sitgreaves/alerts

05/15/2026

A red flag warning is in effect for Apache County and the surrounding areas from today through Sunday. Please exercise caution this weekend. Specifically, please ensure all chains are not dragging, avoid driving off-road into vegetation, and refrain from any open burning. Thank you and have a great weekend!

04/22/2026

Thank you for not lighting any fires today! Have a great day!

Strong Winds and dry conditions are in store for northern Arizona on Wednesday. As a result, a Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Little Colorado River Valley and Navajo Nation on Wednesday. Just say NO to open flames and sparks for the sake of all involved.