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Ignitions for the prescribed burning operation begin today on the Eastern 5 block within the Southern HD Unit of the #SanJuanNF.

Ignitions for todays, September 27, 2023, prescribed burning operation began on the Mill Creek Unit in the Pagosa Ranger District, #SanJuanNF. Today's operation is located off Mill Creek Road and FS-665 Road. Resources will look to complete a goal of 140-acres of prescribed fire. If you are in the area, please exercise caution when around firefighters and fire apparatuses as they will be actively patrolling and working throughout the day. Some smoke may be visible in the area.

The USDA Forest Service - San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District, is conducting several prescribed burns in the Vallecito/Piedra Unit starting today, September 26th. Burning operations will take place over multiple days when weather and fuel conditions are favorable for ignition.

Prescribed burning operations on the USDA Forest Service - San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District, Vallecito/Piedra Unit, have concluded ignitions for today, September 26th, at 6:00pm. Crews completed 100% of the prescribed 320-acre goal.Tomorrow, September 27th, crews will start Mop-Up procedures on the Vallecito/Piedra Block. Some smoke may be visible through the next few days.

The USDA Forest Service - San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District, is planning to conduct several prescribed burns in the Vallecito/Piedra Unit starting tomorrow, September 26th. Burning operations will take place over multiple days when weather and fuel conditions are favorable for ignition.

Prescribed burning operations on the USDA Forest Service - San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District, Echo Canyon Unit-Block 4, have concluded ignitions for today, September 26th, at 4:58pm. Crews completed 95% of the prescribed 450-acre goal.

The San Juan National Forest's prescribed fire program began its 2023 season in early May and will be continuing into June. Prescribed fires will only be ignited when all weather, fuels and smoke requirements are met.

Bayfield, CO May 25, 2023—The Columbine Ranger District is planning to burn an additional 1,300 acres in the Beaver Meadows and First Notch areas of the San Juan National Forest to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improve forest health. Operations are scheduled to begin Sunday, May 28th, depending on weather conditions and availability of fire personnel and other resources.

Vallecito-Piedra Prescribed Fire planned for Beaver Meadows and First Notch areas of the Columbine Ranger District Bayfield, CO April 24, 2023—The Columbine Ranger District is planning to burn approximately 1,500 acres in the Beaver Meadows and First Notch areas of the San Juan National Forest to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and improve forest health. The Vallecito-Piedra prescribed fire project area is located approximately 10 miles northeast of Bayfield.

DOLORES, Colo., May 12, 2023—The San Juan National Forest’s Dolores Ranger District is planning to conduct several prescribed burns starting in May. Burning operations will take place over multiple days when weather and fuel conditions are favorable and may continue throughout the summer and into fall based on conditions. Both hand and aerial ignition methods may be utilized, following the weather, fuel and smoke parameters stated in the prescribed fire plan. Burning operations will be conducted by U.S.