pile burn

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is currently working to begin prescribed fire pile burning on the Black Mesa Ranger District, beginning today and continuing until April 30, 2023. The following prescribed fires will be initiated if conditions and approvals allow:

Fire managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of the moisture received and predicted to burn debris piles in the Prescott Basin. Ignitions are planned to start tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21, 2023, and continue through Friday, March 31, 2023, as favorable weather conditions allow. Fire managers expect smoke impacts to be light and visible from multiple locations including Prescott, Williamson Valley, Chino Valley, and surrounding areas.

Tonto National Forest fire officials are planning to burn piles near the ranger station, as well as one pit near the Ice House CCC Camp, Monday, March 13-24, 2023.

Next week the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management in conjunction with Arizona State Parks and Trails begin a two-day pile burn project at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood. During the day, smoke off the project may be visible to the City of Cottonwood and immediate communities. Project managers expect
the smoke to settle into the Verde River overnight near Cottonwood down to Camp Verde. The project takes place within the state park, but will not affect park visitors.