Prescott National Forest

Prescott National Forest Plans to Burn Slash Piles

Contact: Debbie Maneely, (928) 443-8130

PRESCOTT, AZ, February 5, 2010 - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 12; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations in Groom Creek and Ponderosa Park.

The week of February 1 through February 5, fire managers treated 40 acres of accumulated slash piles.

Specific days to burn are determined by current and expected weather patterns. Depending on conditions, any of the areas may be treated during the 5 day period. These piles will be monitored and allowed to completely burn themselves out. Smoke may be visible in the surrounding areas.

This project is part of an ongoing effort to improve forest health by reintroducing fire into the ecosystem, reducing hazardous fuels, and creating defensible space around residential and high use areas.

The public can obtain fire information via the following:

• Prescott National Forest Fire Information Hotline: 928-777-5799
• Prescott Nationa Forest Web Site: www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott
• Bradshaw Ranger District: 928-443-8000
• Verde Ranger District: 928-567-4121

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USDA Forest Service - Prescott National Forest
Last Modified: Friday, 05 February 2010 at 17:42:26 EST