6/19/15 – Previously we posted about a prescribed burn for the Lakeside Ranger District in the Pinedale Estates area that was planned for this week. Forest Service Fire Managers have determined that the conditions for burning are not quite right so they will not be igniting that prescribed burn.

When Fire Managers determine the conditions are once again acceptable for burning we will post an update.

If your fire is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave!

6/18/15 – Northeastern Arizona has enjoyed a particularly cooler spring with above normal precipitation this year. Many times our citizens and visitors might be under the impression that these conditions negate the dangers of wildfires which is simply not true. Everyone that visits the forests this time of year must remain just as vigilant as ever.

Remember:
* Never leave a campfire unattended, even for a few minutes!
* Make sure to extinguish all campfires completely! If it is too hot to touch, it is too hot to leave!!
* If you see smoke, report it!

Help us keep this a fire free year!!

June 16, 2015; —The Lakeside Ranger District will be conducting a 2,700 acre prescribed burn within the McCleave unit of the Rodeo-Chediski fire area during the week of June 15, south of Pinedale Estates.

The McCleave Unit is about one mile south of Pinedale Estates, which is two miles south of Pinedale on Forest Service Road 130. The burn is surrounded by Forest Service Roads (130, 263, and 300). The legal description is: T10N, R19E, Sections 25, 26, 35, 36 and T10N, R20E Sections 29, 30, 31, 32.

Ignition is expected to last about five days with daily smoke impact anticipated within area drainages. Smoke will be visible in the local area, from Arizona State Highway 260, in Overgaard and Show Low.

The purpose of the prescribed burn is to reduce forest fuels and tree densities. In addition, reducing the risk of uncharacteristically intense fire behavior, and to maintain and improve wildlife habitat and browse.

Crews will be on scene from ignition until there is no longer a threat of escape from the project boundaries.

Questions or concerns contact the Lakeside Ranger District at (928) 368-2100 or by calling 311 or 928-333-3412. Also, check out the ASNFs website at: www.fs.usda.gov/asnf