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Prescott National Forest Burn Notice: February 8-12
Friday, February 05, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 5, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 12; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations in Groom Creek and Ponderosa Park.
The week of February 1 through February 5, fire managers treated 40 acres of accumulated slash piles.
Specific days to burn are determined by current and expected weather patterns. Depending on conditions, any of the areas may be treated during the 5 day period. These piles will be monitored and allowed to completely burn themselves out. Smoke may be visible in the surrounding areas.
This project is part of an ongoing effort to improve forest health by reintroducing fire into the ecosystem, reducing hazardous fuels, and creating defensible space around residential and high use areas.
The public can obtain fire information via the following: Prescott NF Fire Information Hotline: 928-777-5799 Prescott NF Forest Website: //www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott Bradshaw Ranger District 928-443-8000 Verde Ranger District 928-567-4121