Pile Burning Continues
Incident: Williams Ranger Dist. Projects Prescribed Fire
Released: 1/6/2010
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Kaibab National Forest fire specialists are prepared to continue burning slash piles in several areas on the Williams Ranger District during the weeks of Jan. 4 and Jan. 11. On Wednesday, Jan. 6 fire crews ignited approximately 200 acres of piles in the City project area, southeast of Williams.
In addition to the following project locations, fire managers have requested approval to burn 33 acres of piles seven miles north of Parks near Sanderson Pass.
Elk Lee - approximately 280 acres, 10 miles southeast of Williams near Forest Road 147
Dogtown - about 150 acres, four miles southeast of Williams, in the general vicinity of Davenport Hill
Spring Valley - approximately 300 acres, in Parks, north and east of the Maine Consolidated Elementary/Middle School
Upon approval from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) specific days for burning and total acreage will be determined by current and predicted weather patterns. It is possible that less than the projected total acreage may be accomplished depending on weather conditions and smoke impacts.
The Spring Valley piles are tentatively scheduled for burning on Saturday, Jan. 16.
Forest fire crews will patrol the piles daily to monitor spread. Smoke may be present for several days after ignition.
For more information, please contact Punky Moore (928-635-5653).
