Burning operations will take place over several days when weather and fuel conditions are favorable and may continue into the fall season based on conditions. Both hand and aerial ignition methods may be utilized, following the weather, fuel and smoke parameters stated in the prescribed fire plan. Burning operations will be conducted by Forest Service personnel with assistance from cooperating agencies. Project areas identified for prescribed fire implementation are:
During burning operations, smoke may be visible from Pagosa Springs, U.S. 160, and the Chimney Rock area. Smoke may settle into low lying valleys, Devil Creek, and Martinez Canyon overnight. Smoke monitoring will be conducted, and ignitions scheduled to minimize smoke impacts to communities. Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health.
More information can be found online: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/woodsmoke-and-health Forest visitors should use caution on the trails following burn operations.
Maps of the prescribed fire area and additional prescribed fire program news can be found on lnciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6288/.
For more information, please contact Assistant Fire Management Officer, Fred Ellis, at (970) 264-2268.
All offices on the San Juan National Forest are currently conducting business and providing services virtually. For information on the San Juan National Forest, call (970) 247-4874.
