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Forwarding information from the Flagstaff Fire Department, our partners in the Ponderosa Fire Advisory Council.
Brienne Magee Public Affairs Specialist Flagstaff Ranger District 5075 N Hwy 89 Flagstaff AZ 86004 Desk: 928.527.8290 Cell: 928.310.6035 bmagee@xxxxxxxxx
NEWS RELEASE October 2nd, 2012
Mark Brehl Wildland Fire Leadworker (928) 213-2500 mbrehl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Flagstaff Fire Department Prescribed Burns
To “Protect Values at Risk,” the Flagstaff Fire Department has several prescribed broadcast burns planned in the Flagstaff area as part of its Wildland Fire Management program. The purpose of these burns is to improve forest health and reduce the risk of destructive wildfire by eliminating thick accumulations of pine needles and other forest debris.
Broadcast burns are planned for the following locations: City Reservoir North NW corner of town 26 acres City Well Field 5 Miles SW of town 121 acres Naval Observatory 5 Miles W of town 43 acres Camp Navajo Army Depot 10 Miles west of town 115 acres
Implementation of these burns is planned for the next two to three weeks dependent upon available staffing, appropriate weather conditions and approval by the AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). Ignitions will begin in the morning and should be completed by early afternoon. A priority for these operations is to minimize smoke impacts to Flagstaff area residents. Some smoke may be visible from these locations during the day and may extend into the evening or early morning hours. Firefighters will continue to check these fires until they are declared out.
For more information contact the Flagstaff Fire Department Wildland Fire Management Division at 213-2500, or visit our website at www.flagstaff.az.gov/wildlandfire
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FFD RX Burn Notification Fall 2012.doc
Description: FFD RX Burn Notification Fall 2012.doc
