Fremont-Winema NF to conduct RX burns this weekend

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Prescribed burn (Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project)

Prescribed burn (Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project)

 
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The Fremont-Winema National Forest in coordination with the South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) will be conducting prescribed fire operations starting Friday May 3, 2019 as conditions allow in the Klamath Ranger District and Lakeview Ranger Districts.

Klamath Ranger District

The units are all northwest of Klamath Falls, OR, smoke will be visible from Hwy 140. Once ignitions begin smoke may be visible for 3-7 days.

Raccoon RX (underburn)
Located 23 miles northwest of Klamath Falls, OR along Hwy 140 near the Odessa area, Klamath County. Approximately 114 acres of prescribed fire is planned on this project.

Tomahawk RX (underburn)
Located 29 miles northwest of Klamath Falls, OR, along Hwy 140, south of the Mountain Lakes Estates Subdivision, Klamath County. Approximately 126 acres of prescribed fire is planned on this project.  

Cold RX (underburn)
Located 30 miles northwest of Klamath Falls, OR, along Hwy 140 at the Cold Springs Trailhead turnoff. Approximately 111 acres of prescribed fire is planned on this unit.

For more information, please contact Klamath Ranger District at 541-885-3410. 

Lakeview Ranger District

West Drews RX (underburn)
Located at Township 39S Range 16E Sections 11 and 14, Lake County (6 miles west of Drews Reservoir). Approximately 400 acres of prescribed fire is planned on this project. Once started the duration of ignition and smoke production may be 3-7 days. Estimated direction of smoke travel is N/NE.

For more information, please contact Lakeview Ranger District 541-947-3334.

Additional Details

The prescribed fire activities will:

  • Improve firefighter and community safety in the event of future wildfire

  • Remove hazardous fuels

  • Improve wildlife habitat and create more resilient forests

For visitor and firefighter safety:

  • Watch for prescribed fire signs in the area

  • Be aware of smoke in the area during and after ignitions, which may affect visibility on area roads

  • Prepare for increased traffic from additional fire personnel and vehicles operating in the area.

Prescribed burn updates are available at www.scofmp.org/rx_fire.shtml.