The Journal
The Bureau of Land Management Southwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management Unit plans to conduct the West Rim Pines prescribed burn on BLM-managed lands within the Tres Rios Field Office, beginning as early as Saturday, Oct. 7. The prescribed burn will treat about 700 acres of ponderosa pine and Gambel oak about seven miles east of Dove Creek.
“We are anticipating favorable conditions which will minimize the potential smoke impacts to local communities and help ensure control of the burn while accomplishing resource management objectives,” said Ian Barrett, BLM Fire Management Specialist.
Smoke may be visible in the area for several days after burn is initiated as vegetation in the interior continues to smolder; although most of the smoke will lift and dissipate during the warmest parts of the day.
For more information, visit https :/ /www .colorado.gov /pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health.