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Today, fire professionals on the Bone Lightning Fire completed burning operations for this fire that has been managed for multiple resource benefits. 

Crews diligently checked for any potential fire where burning material could roll out of the perimeter line at the narrow sliver of the project area between 3N01 and 2N05 on the western edge of the fire. This ensured the fire stays within the perimeter control line. 

Along the northern perimeter of the fire, crews worked the handline beefing up mop up previously conducted, securing a strong fifty-foot buffer.  From the handline in this northern edge of the fire down to 3N01, crews began mopping up, working towards the south.

In other areas of the fire, crews completed burning approximately 100 acres remaining from yesterday’s operation in the area, south of the fire’s origin and bordered by the 2N05 road.  A column of smoke could be seen during this operation.

While resources are still available, fire fighters returned to prepare the 2N12 road west of 3N01 readying the unit for a future prescribed burn, possibly this fall. 

With the successful completion of burning today, the incident will be releasing some resources.  However, fire crews will still remain on the fire for at least a week, patrolling and conducting mop up, ensuring the fire remains in its current footprint.  The Bone Lightning Fire is a naturally caused wildfire being managed for multiple benefits, contributing to a more resilient landscape.