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Tentative Prescribed Fire plans for October 15-23rd
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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:
Camp Wood – Approximately 1500 acres, west of Hyde Mountain (T17N, R7W, Sec 27,28,33,34)
October 18-24th
Bradshaw RD:
Horsethief – Approximately 320 acres, north of Towers Mountain (T10N,R1W,Sec 4,33) Minnehaha – Approximately 1500 acres, south of Battleship Butte (T11N,R2W,Sec 17, 8) Kendall Camp/Groom Creek – Approximately 800 acres, south of Prescott (T13N, R2W, Sec 27,28,33,34)
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