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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.

Tomorrows planned prescription burn is set to start at 11am. The 320-acre prescribed burning operation will take place north of HWY-160. If you are in the area, please exercise caution as firefighters and firefighting apparatuses will be actively working and patrolling the area. Some smoke may be visible.

Prescribed fire is necessary to improve and restore native vegetative conditions. This effort will reduce hazardous ground fuels, lessen the risk of unplanned large-scale wildfire, help restore ponderosa pine ecosystems and improve wildlife habitat.