Winter Pile Burning Possible on Tusayan Ranger District

Winter precipitation is giving crews on the Tusayan Ranger District the opportunity to conduct winter pile burns on the Tusayan Ranger District with up to 1,420 acres of hand piles located along Forest Road 302 and State Route 64 south of the Town of Tusayan near the Grand Canyon National Park Airport.

The piles can be seen from the town and highway and smoke will be visible during ignitions. The piles are relatively small-in-size and will consume quickly. Little to no smoke impacts are expected. Cooler overnight temperatures may cause smoke to settle into low-lying drainages surrounding these burn locations.

Motorists are reminded to use caution and drive with heightened awareness when passing through active project areas.

Click here to read the full news release.