The Pike-San Isabel National Forest is gearing up for fall prescribed fire treatments. Projects could begin as early as the end of September.
Prescribed burns are scheduled in Park County as well as North Trout Creek four miles east of Buena Vista and Threemile Creek 13 miles northwest of Salida in Chaffee County.
Fire projects only proceed when conditions meet strict safety criteria. Fire managers monitor fuel moisture, air quality and weather forecasts before a burn. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities will be canceled.
If you have any questions regarding prescribed fire on the Salida Ranger District, please contact Thomas McCollum at 719-539-3591.
During active operations, some project areas may be temporarily closed for public safety. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.
Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app. Smoke from prescribed fires can affect your health. To learn more about how smoke can impact you, please visit wood smoke and health.
Stay up to date about scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website and social media channels. Project-specific information and maps are available on the interactive prescribed fire map.
