Pile burn west of Flagstaff planned for tNov. 1, 2024

With predicted moisture in the next couple of days, fire managers with the Coconino National Forest are planning on conducting pile burns 4 miles west of Flagstaff, south of Interstate 40 along Naval Observatory Road.

Smoke will be visible to those in Flagstaff and motorists along I-40 and may impact areas of Flagstaff Ranch.

A small amount of piles are also planned for burning in the Flagstaff Hotshot Ranch area near Fort Valley. Smoke will be light.

Pile burning is burning forest slash that has been piled up from mechanical or hand-thinning projects. Pile burns are done during winter months when moisture or snow is on the ground so the heat can be managed safely.