The Black Mesa Ranger District plans to conduct prescribed fire operations on 10 acres to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations and minimize the risk
of high-severity wildfires.
Ignitions on the 10-acre Black Mesa Admin burn are planned to begin on April 28, 2024 and the project is expected to be completed the next day. The prescribed project area is located at 2748 East Highway 260 in Overgaard at the Black Mesa Ranger District administrative site. The prescribed burn
will be bounded by Forest Road 50 and previously constructed fire control lines.
Smoke is expected to...