Williams Ranger District to Continue Pile Burning
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – Kaibab National Forest fire managers plan to continue pile burning in the Spring Valley area throughout the rest of this week. Upon approval from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and with the appropriate conditions, fire specialists plan to burn approximately 250 acres of slash piles. The piles are south of Spring Valley Road, just southeast of Little Squaw Mountain and eight miles north of Parks. (T23N, R4E, S7 & 18)
Ignition of the piles will begin early in the day, and smoke impacts will be closely monitored. The forecast shows light winds with good ventilation. Fire managers expect overnight smoke impacts to the surrounding areas. Smoke may be present for several days after ignition.
Today, conditions were favorable for fire crews to burn approximately 25 acres of piles in Spring Valley, but the conditions were not appropriate for burning piles on the south side of I-40 near Horse Hill. These piles were too wet for adequate consumption and ignitions were cancelled.
For more information on Kaibab National Forest burning, please contact Punky Moore, Fire Information Officer, (928-635-5653).
Punky Moore
Fire Information Officer
Kaibab National Forest
Williams/Tusayan Ranger District
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