RX Fire activity on the Fremont-Winema NF, Monday

File photo, SCOFMP

SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON - The Bly Ranger District, USFS plans to conduct prescribed burn operation starting on Monday, November 4, 2019. The ‘Long Underburn’ is located approximately 7-miles northeast of the Quartz Mountain Sno-Park.

Burn operations will be conducted for 1-3 days while weather conditions remain favorable, burning up to 276 acres.

The primary objective of the prescribed burn is to safely reduce the buildup of dead/down and live surface fuel to a historic fire-adapted ecosystem. The area will also be less susceptible to severe impacts from future wildfire.

Smoke may be visible during and after ignitions for 3-10 days. Fire managers are working closely with local air districts and the Oregon Department of Forestry smoke management to mitigate the effects of the smoke to the public and local air sheds.

Firefighter and public safety are the highest of priorities. Signs will be in place on forest roads during fire operations. Fire personnel, vehicles, and equipment may be present. The public is asked to watch for prescribed fire signs, be aware of changing conditions, fire operations, and drive safely.

Please chaeck current forest conditions before planning a forest visit.

During prescribed fire operations forest visitors will not be allowed within the treatment area. Information on current conditions is available at the Bly Ranger District, located at 61100 Highway 140 East, Bly, Oregon 97622 or at 541-353-2700.

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