Several Prescribed Fires Around Region this Week
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Prescribed Fire, South Central Fire Management Partnership
Prescribed Fire near Chemult Starts Today
LAKEVIEW, Ore. – A prescribed fire is planned, starting today at noon, in Chemult off of Highway 97 between Klamath Falls and Bend by the Chemult Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
The Townsite WUI prescribed fire is planned for approximately 1,000 acres in the vicinity of the town of Chemult. Smoke may be visible for the next few days to traffic driving on Highway 97 through the town. Smoke may disperse slowly due to Chemult being situated in a valley. Extra caution should be paid when driving through the area at night time when reduced visibility may be unexpected.
Prescribed Fire Planned in Bly and Beatty
BLY, Ore. – Prescribed fires are planned starting on or about April 25 in Bly and Beatty by the Bly Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest.
The West Spodue prescribed fire is planned for approximately 1,800 acres and is located approximately 12 miles north of Beatty, just west of Spodue Mountain. The Bly Ridge prescribed fire is planned for approximately 1,100 acres and is located approximately 5 miles west of Bly. The public may notice smoke in this area of the forest, as well as residual smoke after ignitions are over.
Prescribed Fire Planned Near Lakeview
LAKEVIEW, Ore. – A prescribed fire is planned starting on or about April 24 near here by the Lakeview Ranger District.
Prescribed fire is an important tool used by fire managers to reduce hazardous fuels, improve forest health and increase firefighter and community safety in the event of future wildfires in the area. Prescribed fire is only applied when specific environmental conditions are met and in a manner designed to achieve specific objectives.
The West Drews prescribed fire is planned for approximately 1,000 acres and is located approximately six miles west of Drews Reservoir. The public may notice smoke in this area of the forest, as well as residual smoke after ignitions are over.
Residents and visitors are asked to be aware of their surroundings and watch for prescribed fire operations to maintain personal and firefighter safety. Areas where prescribed fire operations are taking place will be well signed and may have increased fire personnel, traffic and smoke in the area.
Each prescribed fire can appear different visually depending on the forest type, fuel load, prescribed fire objectives and how long fire has been absent from the area. This includes wildfires and prescribed fires.
Prescribed fire announcements will be placed locally prior to ignition. SCOFMP Employees are committed to a safe and successful prescribed fire within these designated areas.
Press release provided from South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership.