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Tonto National Forest forecasts prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risk on Globe Ranger District, adjacent tribal lands

10/22/2024 - 3:38 pm

Tonto National Forest firefighters will begin a 1,200-acre prescribed fire Oct. 28 on the Globe Ranger District near Carol Springs Mountain.

The five-day planned burn will occur 25 miles north of Globe, Arizona, within the Carol Springs south block. It is part of the Tonto’s Timber Camp prescribed fire plan that includes 7,313 acres of National Forest System lands.

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Prescribed burn at Lake Mead may cause smoke and visibility impacts for Bullhead City residents starting Sept. 23

9/20/2024 - 10:22 am

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Lake Mead National Recreation Area plans to conduct a prescribed fire on Monday, September 23, 2024, in the Katherine’s Landing and East Cottonwood areas. The fire treatment will cover approximately seven acres and is expected to last one day, with additional patrols and monitoring taking place for up to two days after ignition.

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