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Columbine District - Southern HD Unit Prescribed Fire - East 4 Block - 09/20/2023
2025 San Juan National Forest Prescribed Fire Program
Publication Type: News 11/03/2023
Ignitions for the prescribed burning operation begin today, September 20th, 2023, at 1:30pm on the East 4 block within the Southern HD Unit, USDA-San Juan National Forest. Today's operation is located west of Turkey Creek and east of Goose Creek on the southern end of the #SanJuanNF. Resources will complete the second burn unit in the Southern HD Unit for a goal of 500 acres, giving a total of 1000-acres burned in the Southern HD Unit of the Columbine Ranger District.
If you are in the area, please exercise extreme caution when around firefighters and fire apparatuses. Some smoke may be visible in the area.
60 firefighters will work to execute this prescribed fire, aimed at reducing hazardous ground fuels, reducing the risk of unplanned catastrophic wildfire, restoring ponderosa pine ecosystems, and improving wildlife habitat.
To learn more about air quality in your area, please visit: https://www.airnow.gov/?city=Arboles&state=CO&country=USA