Spring prescribed fires planned on the North Kaibab Ranger District

The Kaibab National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations on the North Kaibab Ranger District as early as March 17, 2026, pending all required approvals. The four possible units, totaling 6,136-acres, are in the Jacob Lake vicinity and north of U.S. Route 89A, east of Forest Road 248 and west of Forest Road 487. Fire managers will look for opportunities to implement this burn from March 17 to May 15, as weather conditions allow. 

The affected area may be closed for several days for public safety. A 3.5-mile portion of the Arizona National Scenic Trail may be closed during and in the days immediately following ignitions, with an expected temporary reroute to be announced ahead of planned ignitions. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.

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