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Ignitions for the prescribed burning operation began today, September 25th, 2023, at 11am on the Echo Canyon Unit block within the Pagosa Ranger District, USDA Forest Service - San Juan National Forest. Today's operation is located west of Rito Blanco Ranch on the southern end of the #SanJuanNF. Resources have scheduled to burn blocks 1 and 2, on the north end of the Echo Canyon Unit, for a total of 550-acre goal.

70 firefighters will work to execute this prescribed fire, aimed at reducing hazardous ground fuels, reducing the risk of unplanned catastrophic wildfire, restoring ponderosa pine ecosystems, and improving wildlife habitat.

If you are in the area, please exercise extreme caution when around firefighters and fire apparatuses. Some smoke may be visible in the area.