Kaibab NF Plans Spring Valley Prescribed Burn
Incident: Williams Ranger Dist. Projects Prescribed Fire
Released: 10/30/2009
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - As a continuation of our prescribed fire program, fire managers with the Kaibab National Forest are planning to burn next week on the Williams Ranger District. Pending Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) approval and favorable weather conditions, personnel are preparing to burn approximately 400 acres in the Spring Valley area Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 4 & 5.
The burn unit is eight miles north of Parks, northeast of Sitgreaves Mountain and south and west of Forest Road 141. Smoke will be present during the burn and for several days after ignition. If traveling in the area, please be alert to personnel and equipment working near roads.
Pre-burn preparation includes monitoring the weather and cleaning containment lines as project implementation approaches.
Currently, the weather forecast is predicting south to southwest winds for the burn. Personnel will initiate a test fire early in the morning to compare local conditions against weather foreacasts before continuing further ignitions.
Our prescribed burning is dependent on ADEQ approval and particular weather and fuels conditions. We understand that smoke created while we accomplish our prescribed burning projects impacts people in our community. We strive to keep community members, particularly those with sensitivities to smoke, informed of our plans and activities.
The project will be patrolled daily by forest fire crews to monitor spread. Prescribed burns are used to reduce hazardous fuels and help ensure that future fires in the area remain at a lower level of intensity thereby providing protection for firefighters and communities.
For more information, please contact Punky Moore (928-635-5653).
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