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Coconino National Forest fire managers plan to take advantage of winter weather conditions this week by conducting pile burning in both the Flagstaff Ranger District (FRD) and Mogollon Rim Ranger District (MRRD). It is standing.

FRD is planning multiple piling projects between Monday, January 8th and Friday, January 12th.

The district has stakes located northwest of Flagstaff along Snowbowl Road (37 acres) and Hotshot Ranch (5 acres), and northeast of Flagstaff at Elden Mountain (70 acres) and Elden Springs (80 acres). Incinerate. Flagstaff Ranger Station, east of Flagstaff. South of Flagstaff are Mormon Lake Work Center (19 acres) and Dairy Springs (37 acres).

Smoke impacts are expected to remain light during the duration of project work, but minor impacts may be felt on surrounding communities and roads.

MRRD will conduct two pile burns this week, including the Natural Tank Pile (30 acres) located four miles northeast of the Clint Well and the Baker Butte Pile (500 acres) located 13 miles southwest of the Clint Well.

Smoke is visible from Highway 87, but impacts are expected to be light and short-lived, with minimal impact to the community.

No road or trail closures are planned due to the pile burning project. If you see smoke from these pile fires, please refrain from calling dispatch lines so that lines can remain open in case of an emergency.

Burn plans are subject to change at any time due to wind and weather conditions and forecasts.

Pile burning is an important part of forest restoration projects planned under the Forest Department's 10-year plan. Wildfire crisis strategy

Pile burns are used in conjunction with both prescribed fire and mechanical thinning to remove fuels such as woody debris and logging debris from the forest floor during good weather.

Fire managers make every effort to effectively plan and execute fire plans when weather conditions minimize the effects of smoke and carry it into the community.

Visit our website to learn more about prescribed burns and why wildfires are necessary for this ecosystem. Prescribed Fire and Smoke Web Page and, Video Misconceptions and Benefits of Fire.

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