Fire managers on the Springerville Ranger District plan to begin ignitions at the one-acre green waste burn pit in Greer on Jan. 9, 2024. This project will clean up and eliminate slash that has accumulated over the summer and fall.
Recent precipitation, cooler temperatures, and relative humidity recoveries are in alignment to produce low intensity fire behavior, minimizing the threat to values at risk such as the town of Greer and adjacent recreation areas.
Once ignitions have been completed, firefighters will patrol the project area until there is no smoke showing and no threat of escape.
Smoke may be visible and could impact the communities of Greer, Springerville-Eagar, and Highways 260 and 373. Smoke impacts to roadways may reduce visibility, and drivers are cautioned to remain aware of the potential for slower traffic in the vicinity. Information on air quality is available at https://www.airnow.gov/.
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