Pile Burning Planned in November on the Bradshaw RD

Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest plan to conduct prescribed fire operations, primarily pile burning, on Big Bug Mesa on the Bradshaw Ranger District.  These machine and hand piles are from recent hazardous fuels reduction and thinning projects. Pending all required approvals, ignitions could begin as early as Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.  For more information, please see the full News Release located HERE