Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work
SILVER CITY, N.M., Nov. 26— The Glenwood Ranger District on the Gila National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations beginning December 1, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the winter as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities and infrastructure from wildfires.
Prescribed fires planned for the area include:
Slash piles adjacent to private property near Pine Cienega off Brushy Mountain Road (Grant County Road 5-12), approximately 10 miles south of Mule Creek.
For public safety, we advise the public to avoid the area during and several days after the burn. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.
Smoke may impact residents of the Brushy Mountain Road area and may be visible along U.S. Highway 180. It may settle into valley areas, especially during overnight and early morning hours. Signs will be posted in the area to promote public awareness. Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online ( https://fire.airnow.gov/ ) or download the app. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.
We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.
Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website and social media channels.
