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Ignitions for the prescribed burning operation will continue today, September 26th, 2023, at 11am on the Echo Canyon Unit 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 block 2 with the possibility of continuing on with block 3 of the Echo Canyon Unit. Crews are looking for a total burn goal of 450-acres.

Seventy 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.