The Coconino National Forest has established this method of notifying you of planned and current fuels treatment activities on the forest. For confirmation or for more information, please visit our "Current Conditions" page of the Coconino National Forest web-site. You may click
this link http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/conditions/current-rx.shtml, or use the "shortcut" to our main page: www.coconinoforest.us
The Coconino County Health Department provides information about smoke concerns and offers suggestions for minimizing smoke impacts to your family and home at the following website http://www.coconino.az.gov/health.aspx?id=6564.
February 22, 2011
Prescribed pile burning plans for Wednesday
Flagstaff, AZ – Fire managers on the Flagstaff District plan to conduct prescribed pile burns in Oak Creek Canyon as well off Townsend-Winona Road Wednesday.
Eastside Project – 5 acres of piles are located off Townsend-Winona and Manning roads. Smoke should be minimal.
Oak Creek Canyon – Piles are located in three different areas: at the confluence of Munds Canyon and Oak Creek; across from Halfway Picnic Area; and near Pine Flat Campground. Smoke will be noticeable during ignition, and some smoke may drift into the community overnight, though it should be light and disperse quickly.
All prescribed fire activity is dependent on personnel availability, weather – including ventilation, and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (www.azdeq.gov).
Fire managers work hard to balance the critical need for reducing the risk of severe wildfires with the importance of minimizing smoke impacts to communities. The Coconino National Forest coordinates prescribed fire plans with the partners in the Ponderosa Fire Advisory Council (which includes local fire departments), as well as neighboring forests, to reduce the overall impact of smoke on the communities.
The public can obtain prescribed fire information via the following:
Prescribed Fire Hotline: 928-226-4607
Coconino National Forest Website: www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino
o Click on the Prescribed Fire Link to the right of the page
Sign-up to receive regular email notifications: http://www.fs.fed.us/news/subscription
o Choose “Southwestern Region”
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/CoconinoNF_Fire
Local Ranger Stations: Peaks Ranger District (Flagstaff), 928-526-0866; Red Rock Ranger District (Sedona) 928-203-2900; Mogollon Rim Ranger District (Blue Ridge) 928-477-2255
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IN ADDITION, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BEING FORWARDED FROM OUR PARTNERS IN THE PONDEROSA FIRE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
February 22, 2011
Flagstaff Fire Department plans pile burns around town Wednesday
Flagstaff, AZ – The Flagstaff Fire Department's Wildland Fire Crew will be conducting multiple miscellaneous prescribed pile burns Wednesday February 23rd. These piles are small hand piles which will be closely monitored to ensure good consumption and minimal smoke impact. These piles are located throughout the following Flagstaff areas: Fort Tuthill County Park (T20 R7 Sec 6 ), Citizens Cemetery (T21 R7 Sec 21 E ½), and the Flagstaff Fire Department Fire Training Facility (T21 R8 Sec 9 N1/2).
If there are any questions regarding tomorrows planned ignitions please contact the Flagstaff Fire Department Fire Management at 928-699-9428 or 928-213-2595.
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