Pile Burning Update
Incident: Williams Ranger Dist. Projects Prescribed Fire
Released: 1/15/2010
WILLIAMS, Ariz. - Fire crews did not burn piles on Friday in the Prairie Knolls project area, 16 miles east of Williams, as planned. On Thursday, Jan. 14, crews determined there was too much moisture in the piles and consumption did not meet burn objectives.
Crews checked piles in the Pineaire project area in Parks this week and determined there will be adequate consumption of these piles. Crews are prepared to burn approximately 300 acres of piles on Saturday, Jan. 16, depending on Arizona Department of Environmental Quality approval and favorable weather conditions. The piles are north and east of the Maine Consolidated Elementary/Middle School in Parks.
The forecast shows light south winds during the burn period, which will transport smoke northward; however, managers expect some smoke to settle overnight in the surrounding area. Smoke should disperse noticeably over the weekend before the Maine Consolidated School opens on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
For more information, please contact Punky Moore (928-635-5653).
