Prescribed Burns
Prescribed Burns Planned for the White Horse Area
Posted on March 26, 2013 | 3:21 pm
Prescott, AZ (March 22, 2013) – Fire managers are planning to continue treating the 169 East/West Prescribed Fire project Monday, March 25 through Saturday, March 30; pending favorable weather conditions. Fire managers treated 200 acres on March 2 with approximately 1,800 acres remaining. Plans to hand and aerial ignite the remaining 1,800 acres will occur Monday, more...
Burning Planned for March 25-30
Posted on March 25, 2013 | 8:49 am
Fire managers are planning to continue treating the 169 East/West Prescribed Fire project Monday, March 25 through Saturday, March 30; pending favorable weather conditions. Fire managers treated 200 acres on March 2 with approximately 1,800 acres remaining. Plans to hand and aerial ignite the remaining 1,800 acres will occur Monday, March 25 through Saturday, March more...
Pile Burning Planned for February 19-22
Posted on February 21, 2013 | 10:53 am
Prescott, AZ (February 16, 2013) – Fire managers are planning to burn piles Tuesday through Friday, pending favorable weather conditions. Burning piles of debris left over from thinning projects require an adequate amount of moisture in the surrounding vegetation to help keep fire from creeping. Pile burning typically produces much lighter smoke than broadcast more...
Planned Pile Burning
Posted on February 21, 2013 | 10:51 am
Pile burning off Copper Basin Rd west of Prescott 20 acres planned Ignitions more...
Pile Burning Planned for February 12-15
Posted on February 11, 2013 | 10:32 am
Prescott, AZ (February 11, 2013) – Fire managers are planning to burn piles Tuesday through Friday, pending favorable weather conditions. Burning piles of debris left over from thinning projects require an adequate amount of moisture in the surrounding vegetation to help keep fire from creeping. Pile burning typically produces much lighter smoke than broadcast more...
Pile Burning Planned for January 8-11
Posted on January 8, 2013 | 10:52 am
Fire managers are planning to burn piles January 8-11, pending favorable weather conditions. Burning piles of debris left over from thinning projects require an adequate amount of moisture in the surrounding vegetation to help keep fire from creeping. Pile burning typically produces much lighter smoke than broadcast burning. Pile Location: (T12 ½ N, R2W, Sec 27) more...
Pile Burning Planned for Thursday December 20
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 12:54 pm
Prescott, AZ (December 17, 2012) – Fire managers are planning to burn piles on Thursday December 20, pending favorable weather conditions. Approximately 10 acres of piles will be burned near the White Horse subdivision off Highway 169 (T14N, R2E, Sec 35 SW Corner). Burning piles of debris left over from thinning projects require an adequate amount of moisture in more...
Prescribed Burning Planned for November 13-15
Posted on November 13, 2012 | 6:56 am
Fire managers are planning the following burns November 13 through the 15, pending favorable weather conditions. Burning piles of debris left over from thinning projects require an adequate amount of moisture in the surrounding vegetation to help keep fire from creeping. Pile burning typically produces much lighter smoke than broadcast burning. One or more of the more...
Prescribed Burning Planned for November 5 – 8
Posted on November 5, 2012 | 12:04 pm
11/5 @1030 - Ignitions started 53 acres planned Iron Springs Rd. area 14N 3W Sec. 15 On Thursday, November 1 crews finished with ignitions of the 3000 acre Pinto Mesa RX. Pending favorable conditions fire managers are planning the following burns November 5 through the 8. Iron Springs/Granite Basin RX (14N 3W S 15, 22) Approximately 53 acres are planned for more...
Prescribed Burning Planned for October 30 – November 2
Posted on October 31, 2012 | 10:59 am
Wednesday, 10/31 ignitions started at 10:00 200-300 acres planned for the day I-17/Hwy 169 Thursday, 11/1 approximately 2,500 acres planned Tuesday, 10/30 Ignitions were complete at 1630; with 1,000 acres accomplished As part of a continuing program to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels and return fire to the ecosystem, fire managers are planning more...
Prescribed Burns for October 23-25
Posted on October 21, 2012 | 10:12 pm
As part of a continuing program to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels and return fire to the ecosystem, fire managers are planning the following prescribed burns for October 23-25, pending favorable conditions. Possible areas include: Sierra Prieta RX (legal - T14N, R3W, S35) – Approximately 183 acres near Willow Springs Camp. Pile Burning - If more...
Prescribed Burning Planned for October 16-19
Posted on October 16, 2012 | 10:46 am
As part of a continuing program to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels and return fire to the ecosystem, fire managers are preparing for this season’s prescribed fire program on the Prescott National Forest. Pending favorable conditions the following burns are planned for October 16 through 19. Possible areas include: Groom Creek RX (legal - T12 1/2N, more...
Prescribed Burning Planned for October 9th thru 11th 2012
Posted on October 8, 2012 | 7:34 am
Prescribed Burning Planned for October 9-11 As part of a continuing program to improve forest health, reduce hazardous fuels and return fire to the ecosystem, fire managers are preparing for this season’s prescribed fire program on the Prescott National Forest. Pending favorable conditions burning is planned for the week of October 9. Groom Creek RX (T13N, R2W, more...
Prescribed Burn planned near Ash Creek
Posted on October 24, 2011 | 12:14 pm
Fire managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to burn approximately 1000 acres of chaparral and ponderosa pine near the community of Crown King; south of Prescott(T10N, R1W, S9) on Wednesday, October 26 through Friday, October 28; weather conditions permitting. Specific days to burn are determined by current and expected weather patterns; smoke may be visible more...
Groom Creek Prescribed Burn Planned for October 18-20
Posted on October 18, 2011 | 8:54 am
Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan to burn approximately 1100 acres of ponderosa pine on Tuesday, October 18 through Thursday, October 20; weather conditions permitting. The burn will take place 6 miles south of Prescott near the community of Groom Creek (T13N, R2W, S34). Managers warn drivers of possible delays along Senator Highway and smoke in the more...
Prescribed Burn Reduces Fire Hazards in Congress
Posted on October 11, 2011 | 3:23 pm
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Congress Fire Department advise the public of a prescribed burn scheduled between now and the end of October. Firefighters will burn a large pile of brush north of Congress, off highway 89, at the county’s transfer station area between October 10 – 31, 2011. The debris originated from Congress area residents who, in more...
Prescribed Burn Planned for October 11-13
Posted on October 10, 2011 | 8:45 am
Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan to burn approximately 450 acres of ponderosa pine and brush on Tuesday, October 11 through Thursday, October 13; weather conditions permitting. The burn will take place 4 miles southeast of Prescott along Senator Highway (T13N, R2W, S23). Managers warn drivers of possible delays along Senator Highway and surrounding more...
Burning Approximately 100 Acres of Piles
Posted on March 14, 2011 | 2:46 pm
Fire managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to burn approximately 100 acres of piles Monday, March 14 through Friday, March 18; weather conditions permitting. Possible areas include Lynx Lake South Shore (T1W, R13N, S17,20); south of Prescott, near Ponderosa Park (T13N, R2W, S29); and Spruce Mountain (T13N, R2W, S25). Specific days and locations to burn are more...
Agua Fria grasslands burn, south of Dugas
Posted on February 10, 2011 | 11:32 am
Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District plan to burn approximately 350 acres of accumulated slash piles on Tuesday, February 8, through Friday, February 25; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located in the Agua Fria grasslands, south of Dugas (T11N, R4E, S7, 8, 9, 16, 17, & 18). Specific days to burn are determined by current and expected weather more...
Burning 10 acres of slash piles Tuesday, Feb.1 – Feb. 4
Posted on February 1, 2011 | 7:26 am
Fire managers plan to burn approximately 10 acres of accumulated slash piles on Tuesday, February 1, through Friday, February 4; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located near Walker (T12N, R1W, S30). Specific days to burn are determined by current and expected weather patterns. These piles will be monitored and allowed to completely burn themselves out; more...
Slash Pile Burn
Posted on February 1, 2011 | 7:26 am
Burning 10 acres of slash piles Tuesday, the 1st, through Friday, February 4 Fire managers plan to burn approximately 10 acres of accumulated slash piles on Tuesday, February 1, through Friday, February 4; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located near Walker (T12N, R1W, S30). Specific days to burn are determined by current and expected weather patterns. more...
Pile Burning in Ponderosa Park 18th-20th
Posted on January 19, 2011 | 10:05 am
Fire managers plan to burn approximately 25 acres of accumulated slash piles on Tuesday, January, 18 through Thursday, January 20; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located east of Ponderosa Park (T13N, R2W, S29). Specific days to burn are determined by current and expected weather patterns. These piles will be monitored and allowed to completely burn more...
Pile burning in Ponderosa Park Jan. 18th-20th
Posted on January 18, 2011 | 10:05 am
Fire managers plan to burn approximately 25 acres of accumulated slash piles on Tuesday, January, 18 through Thursday, January 20; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located east of Ponderosa Park (T13N, R2W, S29). Specific days to burn are determined by current and expected weather patterns. These piles will be monitored and allowed to completely burn more...
Verde Burn 1/21/2011
Posted on January 11, 2011 | 1:28 pm
[mappress mapid="22"] Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District plan to burn approximately 5 acres of accumulated slash piles on Wednesday, January 12; weather conditions permitting. The various piles are located near Ogden Ranch Road, Skidmore, Old Highway 279, Bignotti and the Cottonwood Airport. Specific days to burn are determined by current and expected weather more...
Pile burning Jan. 10-14
Posted on January 10, 2011 | 2:21 pm
Prescott NF will continue to burn piles January 10-14 Fire fighters treated 125 acres of piles January 4-6. Fire managers plan to burn approximately 150 acres of accumulated slash piles on Monday, January 10 through Friday, January 14; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located east of Ponderosa Park (T13N, R2W, S29) and south of Jack Pine Road (T13N, R2W, more...
350 Acre prescribed burn planned in Cordes Junction area
Posted on December 1, 2010 | 10:48 pm
(CORDES JUNCTION, Arizona)—To reduce encroaching Juniper into grasslands, and to improve the habitat of the Pronghorn Antelope within the Agua Fria National Monument, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will conduct a prescribed burn – for one to three days – between the dates December 5 – 22, 2010. The agency will choose the best days within this timeframe to more...
Prescribed fire plans for the week of November 15, 2010
Posted on November 15, 2010 | 9:28 am
For next week, pending favorable conditions, fire specialists on the Prescott National Forest are tentatively planning one or more of the following prescribed burns. Monday, November 15 through Friday, November 19 Camp Wood Project – Approximately 300 acres north of Williamson Valley (T16N,R6W, S9 & 10); possible road delays on County Road 68 Vegetative more...
Prescribed burn schedule Nov 1-5th
Posted on November 1, 2010 | 11:57 am
For next week, pending favorable conditions, fire specialists on the Prescott National Forest are tentatively planning one or more of the following prescribed burns. Monday, November 1 through Friday, November 5: Groom Creek Project – Approximately 550 acres 5 miles south of Prescott (T13N, R2W, S34); possible road delays on Senator Highway and FS Road 707 (Lower more...
Prescribed burning Oct. 25-29
Posted on October 26, 2010 | 10:05 am
Prescribed burning the week of October 18 was limited to due weather conditions. Fire specialist completed 5 acres of vegetative piles in Horsethief Basin on October 21. For this week, pending favorable conditions, fire specialists on the Prescott National Forest are tentatively planning one or more of the following prescribed burns. Monday, October 25 through more...
Prescribed fire plans for the week of October 18
Posted on October 18, 2010 | 8:30 am
For next week, pending favorable conditions, fire specialists on the Prescott National Forest are tentatively planning one or more of the following prescribed burns. Monday, October 18 through Friday, October 22: Groom Creek Project – Approximately 550 acres 5 miles south of Prescott (T13N, R2W, S34); possible road delays on Senator Highway and FS Road 707 (Lower more...
