Springerville, AZ October 29, 2018 – The Springerville Ranger District on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests plan to conduct a 300 acre prescribed fire operation Thursday, Nov 1st, 2018 in the Wallow West Prescribed area; Township 7N, Range 28 East to Township 6N, Range 28 East. Ignition is dependent on the weather.

The terminology used for the type of prescribed burn on Thursday is called a blackline. A blackline is used to reinforce a containment line. The containment line will be needed for the future prescribed burn operation in the Wallow West Prescribed Unit, 1A. The total acreage for the blackline is 300 acres. The total acreage for the Wallow West Prescribed Unit, 1A is just over 10,000 acres. The prescribed burn for the Wallow West Prescribed Unit, 1A is planned for the future, however, because burns are dependent on the weather, no date is available at this time. The Wallow West Prescribed area project will help reduce the fuels from the Wallow Fire.

Once ignition occurs, crews will be on scene from ignition until there is no longer a threat of escape from the project boundaries. The burn may be canceled by fire managers if conditions become unfavorable.

All prescribed burns are approved through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) before ignition begins. The ADEQ monitors air quality and determines whether or not it will be a good day for smoke dispersion. Although smoke from prescribed fire can still be noticeable, it is usually for a shorter time and considerably less smoke than wildfires produce. If you are sensitive to smoke or have respiratory problems, stay indoors if possible.

Questions or concerns contact the Springerville Ranger District at 928-333-6200 or visit the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest’s website at: www.fs.usda.gov/asnf

Springerville, AZ—October 19, 2018 – The Black Mesa Ranger District on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests plans to conduct a prescribed burn at the Black Mesa Ranger District in Township 12N, Range 17 East, and Section 32 just south of State Route (SR) 260 starting Monday, October 22, 2018.
Smoke will be seen from SR 260 and within the Overgaard Community. There may be light to moderate impacts within the area throughout the remainder of the week and should decrease significantly each evening after the primary ignition occurs.
The district also plans to burn the community brush pile in Forest Lakes on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 located on the north side of Forest Lakes in Township 11N, Range 14 East, and Section 12 off of Forest Road 99A. This pile burn will occur quarterly throughout the year from now on unless it is determined that more material is piled within the pit and needs to be burned before then.
Smoke may be seen from SR 260, and will be seen from within the northern portion of the Forest Lakes Community. There may be light to moderate impacts within the area throughout the remainder of the week and should decrease significantly each evening after the primary ignition occurs.
Once ignition occurs, crews will be on scene from ignition until there is no longer a threat of escape from the project boundaries.
For more information contact the Black Mesa Ranger District 928-535-7300

Please see the attached map

Black Mesa RD Brush Pit

Springerville, AZ, October 16, 2018 — The Springerville Ranger District on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests plan to conduct prescribed fire operations on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. The pile burning area is 41 acres located adjacent to Forest Road 87 west of Greer. Depending on weather conditions, this burn will last over multiple days.

Burning piles in this area will provide protection to nearby private property from the effects of future high severity fires. The burn may be canceled by fire managers if conditions become unfavorable.

Ignitions will occur throughout the morning to minimize the adverse effects of smoke on the local communities. Smoke may be visible from Greer, Round Valley, Arizona State Highway 260, and along Forest Road 87. Motorists are advised to drive safely when approaching areas where prescribed fire activities may limit visibility and hinder fire personnel operations.

All prescribed burns are approved through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) before ignition begins. The ADEQ monitors air quality and determines whether or not it will be a good day for smoke dispersion. Although smoke from prescribed fire can still be noticeable, it is usually for a shorter time and considerably less smoke than wildfires produce. If you are sensitive to smoke or have respiratory problems, stay indoors if possible.

Questions or concerns contact the Springerville Ranger District at 928-333-6200 or visit the ASNFs website at: www.fs.usda.gov/asnf