Arizona Game and Fish institutes fire restrictions at 11 wildlife areas

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is instituting fire restrictions at 11 of its wildlife areas in the state starting May 23.

The following wildlife areas are affected:

Alamo Wildlife Area
Arlington Wildlife Area
Base and Meridian Wildlife Area
Colorado River Natural Center Wildlife Area
Mittry Lake Wildlife Area
Powers Butte Wildlife Area
Quigley Wildlife Area
Robbins Butte Wildlife Area
Roosevelt Lake Wildlife Area
Three Bar Wildlife Area
Upper Verde Wildlife Area
The following restrictions apply. No smoking will be allowed except within a vehicle. No open fires are allowed, which includes campfires, propane cook stoves, heating devices and lanterns except for within designated camping areas.