Winter Pile Burning Planned on the Bradshaw RD

PRESCOTT, AZ, Jan. 14, 2026 — 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 Thursday, Jan. 15, and continue throughout the winter months as prescribed burning conditions remain favorable....For more information, please see the full News Release located HERE