Prescribed burns planned north of Show Low and off Porter Mountain Road

Release Date: Apr 27, 2015

Contact(s): Media Contact: Pamela Baltimore 928-333-4301, Shane Baca: 928-368-2100

Springerville, AZ –April 24, 2015—The Lakeside Ranger District is planning on burning the week of April 26 weather permitting. They plan to burn approximately 40 acres at two separate locations. Minimal smoke impact is expected and may be visible from both locations.

Prescribed burn locations:

• Pintail burn: Located three miles north of Show Low on AZ State Highway 77 (T11N, R22E).
• Jacques burn: Located northwest of Porter Creek estates subdivision located on Porter Mountain Road (T9N, R22E).

The burn is for maintenance and improvement of wildlife habitat and to reduce hazardous fuels.

All prescribed burns are approved through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) before ignitions begin. The ADEQ monitors air quality and determines whether or not it will be a good day for smoke dispersion. Breaking larger burn areas into smaller acreages often limits the amount of smoke that impacts an area. Although smoke from prescribed fire can still be a nuisance, it is usually for a shorter time and considerably less smoke than wildfires produce. If you are sensitive to smoke or have respiratory problems, stay indoors if possible.

Crews will be on scene from the beginning of ignitions until there is no longer a threat of escape from the project boundaries.

Questions or concerns contact Shane Baca, Lakeside Assistant Fire Management Officer (Fuels) at (928) 368-2100 /(928) 368-2136 or by calling 311 or (928) 333-3412. Also, check out the ASNFs website at: www.fs.usda.gov/asnf