BLM Wildland Firefighters To Conduct Pile Burns Near Mt. Trumbull

Date:
November 26, 2021
Contact: Rachel Carnahan, 435-688-3303

[BLM Arizona Strip District Press Release]

ST. GEORGE, Utah-Fire managers for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District are planning to burn slash debris piles located 65 miles south of St. George, Utah near Mt. Trumbull. Depending upon conditions, the burns will begin early November 2021 and last through April 2022 if weather and fuel conditions allow. The burns are intended to decrease future wildfire risk and protect cultural and natural resources.

Prescribed burns must meet strict weather-related and environmental factors prior to ignition. BLM Arizona Strip fire staff will monitor on-site weather and fuel conditions and manage prescribed fire activity, before, during and after ignition operations. Smoke may be present during the length of the project in this remote area. Smoke emissions will be managed in accordance with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations.

There are no closures anticipated but public access may be restricted during ignition and periods of active fire spread to ensure public safety. Signs will be posted to notify the public. Pile burns will be conducted along County Road 5, north of Crosby Reservoir and south of BLM Road 717. Please use caution when traveling in the area of the project.

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