Kaibab National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
800 S. 6th St.
Williams, AZ 86046
Kaibab National Forest
Phone: 928-635-8200
Bob Blasi
Email: robert.blasi@usda.gov
Phone: 928-635-5653
The Spring 2022 prescribed fire season is upon us. Fire managers will be looking for windows of opportunity to conduct broadcast burns (applying fire across the forest floor) through the month of April and maybe into May, depending on what conditions will allow. Crews are planning to work on the following projects this season:
Fire plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy forest and reducing risks of uncharacteristic wildfires that threaten public health and safety. A healthy forest is a resilient forest where fire occurs on regular basis.
Fire managers recognize that smoke can impact residents and visitors. However, because crews have some control over when and how the beneficial fires occur on the landscape, science shows that the amount and duration of smoke from such fires are significantly less than smoke from severe, intense wildfires. The Kaibab National Forest coordinates closely with partners and communities to identify objectives and develop sound and well-informed strategies which include monitoring multiple conditions and taking actions minimize smoke impacts as much as possible.
All prescribed fires on the Kaibab National Forest are subject to approval by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. The department provides details about its air quality program online at legacy.azdeq.gov/environ/air/smoke/index.html
Current as of | |
Incident Type | Prescribed Fire |
Date of Origin | Thursday December 09th, 2021 approx. 10:00 AM |
Coordinates | 35.186 latitude, -112.217 longitude |
Total Personnel | 15 |
Fuels Involved | Ponderosa Pine, Juniper |
Significant Events |
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Remarks | Visitors should always use caution when in the vicinity of any active prescribed fire. Igniting early in the day provides more time for smoke to lift and ventilate away reducing overnight inversion. |