Fire crews successfully completed the 509 acre Russell Rx project and a large portion Blue Stem Rx project this past week totaling 4394 acres treated. Prescribed burning on the Kaibab National Forest will now pause as precipitation moves into the area this weekend.
Smoke from these burns will continue to be visible from surrounding areas including Valle, State Route 64, Highway 180 and Grand Canyon National Park. Some residual smoke will likely settle as nocturnal winds push smoke down slope into drainages and lower terrain overnight. Smoke typically lifts and disperses shortly...