Date: October 15, 2009
PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST PRESSES ON WITH PRESCRIBED BURN PLANS
For Immediate Release: October 13, 2009 Contact: Jaime Gamboa 928-777-5651
PRESCOTT, AZ (October 13, 2009) - Pending favorable conditions, fire managers are planning the following prescribed fires for the week of October 15th-24th. Depending on conditions, any of the areas may be treated during the week. The Forest Service prepares comprehensive fire plans in advance of any prescribed burn project. The plan specifies information on weather and fuel conditions that must exist before a fire will be ignited. All prescribed fire activity is dependent on personnel availability, weather (including ventilation conditions) and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ).
October 15-16th
Chino RD:
o Camp Wood – Approximately 1500 acres, west of Hyde Mountain (T17N, R7W, Sec 27,28,33,34)
October 18-24th
Bradshaw RD:
o Horsethief – Approximately 320 acres, north of Towers Mountain (T10N,R1W,Sec 4,33)
o Minnehaha – Approximately 1500 acres, south of Battleship Butte (T11N,R2W,Sec 17, 8)
The purpose of all prescribed fire treatments is to return fire to its natural role in the ecosystem, protect life and property from wildfire, and manage for a diverse and well-distributed pattern of habitats for wildlife populations. Road closures are not expected, but drivers may encounter road delays and smoke in some areas and are asked to please be cautious when driving in these areas.
The public can obtain prescribed 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
Chino Ranger District 928-777-2200
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