Prescott National Forest Plans Goldwater Prescribed Burn May 20–31 to Reduce Wildfire Risk and Improve Forest Health

Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan to conduct prescribed fire operations in the Prescott Basin on the Bradshaw Ranger District south of Prescott, Arizona.

Ignitions are planned to start Tuesday May 20 through 31 depending on weather conditions and resource availability. The Goldwater Prescribed Burn is located east of Highway 89 and Ponderosa Park Road; west of School House Gulch Road; north of Marapai Road; and west of Goldwater Lake.

Resources will remain on scene to monitor and patrol in the days following the prescribed burn.