Prescribed Burns Taking Place Again This Week

11/4/14 – The Springerville Ranger District is doing a prescribed burn today in Greer at Bradshack Knoll which is near the Pole Knoll area. The Lakeside Ranger District is also doing a prescribed burn in the Los Burros area.

Additionally the Fort Apache Indian Reservation will be conducting prescribed burns in the following areas
 Hondah Burn Unit – East of the Smoke Shop and south of Cooley Mountain
 Corduroy Burn Unit – Near Amos Mountain and Big Mountain
 Coyote West Burn Unit – Northern Boundary of Unit
 Turkey Creek Burn Unit – KL Ranch Area
 Sevenmile Burn Unit Horse Mesa and Grindstone area
 Lame Deer Burn Unit – South of Hawley Lake
 Soldier Butte Unit – Northern Boundary of Unit
 Beaver Burn Unit – Western Boundary of Unit

Smoke from these fires may be visible during daylight hours and may also settle into lower valleys at night. Use caution when driving through the areas listed to reduce potential accidents.

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