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United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Tonto National Monument 26260 N. AZ Hwy 188, Lot 2

Roosevelt, AZ 85545

928-467-2241 fax 928-467-2225

SAFETY CLOSURE DUE TO WILDLAND FIRE

The Black Fire was discovered on July 11, 2024, on Tonto NF administered lands. On July 13, 2024 the Gila County Sheriffs Office ordered evacuations at the Monument. To maintain the safety of park visitors and allow fire management operations to continue unimpeded, the Superintendent of Tonto National Monument is designating the following area(s) as closed to public use until further notice is given.

By order of the Superintendent of Tonto National Monument and under authority of Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Section l.5 (a) and Section (a)(l):

• All areas of the park are closed for public safety.

The area will be closed until further notice is given. Notice of closure will be posted and the area will be monitored to ensure compliance. This order supersedes and includes all prior area closures. The designation will remain in place until rescinded.

Patrick Putnam

Southern Arizona Office                                                                                

Group Superintendent

Tonto National Monument Closure Order

Tue, 07/16/2024 - 20:45

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Tonto National Monument Closure Order