The Black Mesa Ranger District plans to conduct prescribed fire operations on 348 acres to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations and minimize the risk of high-severity wildfires.
Ignitions on the 348-acre Hidden 2 burn are planned to begin on May 6 and may continue through May 31, 2024. The prescribed project area is located approximately 3 miles west of Forest Lakes on the north side of Highway 260. This is a continuation of the Hidden timber stand improvement/fuels
reduction treatment in the area. The goal is to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations and minimize the risk of high-...