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The Flagstaff Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest has several prescribed fire plans slated for the spring of 2024. More details regarding prescribed fire plans will be posted closer to time of ignition. Spring 2024 Prescribed Fire plans: Horseshoe (Peaks project area)Tentative dates: April 29, 2024 through May 1, 2024Location: North of Flagstaff: North of the San Francisco Peaks and west of Highway 89Size: 3,963Type of burn: Broadcast, maintenanceSmoke impacts: Smoke is expected to travel to the northeast during ignitions. Possible impacts will be felt along Highway 89. Smoke may settle in low-lying areas overnight.Why: This prescribed fire will reduce fuel loading south of Flagstaff, thus lessening the risk of catastrophic unplanned wildfire during times of critical fire weather. This project also reintroduces fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem.Notes: There are no closures anticipated. A helicopter may be used during this project to assist with aerial ignitions. Wild Bill South 3 Echo/ Flagstaff Urban Interface SouthTentative dates: May 1, 2024 through May 4, 2024Location: South of Flagstaff: between Lower Lake Mary and MountainaireSize: 4,622 acresType of burn: Broadcast, maintenanceSmoke impacts: Smoke will be highly visible from the City of Flagstaff and all surrounding areas. Smoke is expected to travel in an east or northeast direction during ignitions, and possible daytime impacts will be felt on the east side of Flagstaff, along Interstate 40, at Walnut Canyon National Monument, along Lake Mary Road south of Flagstaff and in the Continental community. Smoke may settle in low-lying areas overnight.Why: This prescribed fire will reduce fuel loading south of Flagstaff, thus lessening the risk of catastrophic unplanned wildfire during times of critical fire weather. This project also reintroduces fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem.Notes: There are no closures anticipated. Mint West