Coconino National Forest Plans Prescribed Burn

This week, the Coconino National Forest is preparing for a prescribed fire, pending all necessary approvals. If weather conditions cooperate, this initiative is expected to continue into tomorrow and Thursday. The goal of these controlled burns is to lessen dense vegetation and safeguard communities, infrastructures, and natural resources from potential wildfires.

Planned Pile Burns

As the burn approaches, it’s crucial to heed any warning signs along roads that lead to designated fire areas. Residents may notice increased smoke during these operations. For insights regarding air quality, resources like AirNow.gov provide valuable information. If you’re driving and come across smoke, be careful—slow down and turn on your headlights.

It’s also advisable to assess weather conditions in the hours leading up to the burn, as firefighting activities can be canceled based on real-time factors.

Stay informed about planned prescribed fires by checking the Forest’s website and its social media platforms. Coordination with county emergency management is essential when a fire starts.

About the Forest Service

The USDA Forest Service has been committed to conservation for over a century, uniting people and communities through efforts grounded in robust science and technology. This agency connects individuals with nature and maintains shared natural resources, all while fostering economic, environmental, and social well-being.

Managing 193 million acres of public land, the Forest Service provides support to both state and private landowners. It’s also home to the largest wildfire and forest research organization globally, indirectly overseeing about 900 million acres of forests across the U.S., where over 130 million acres are urban forests that house the majority of Americans.