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The Mogollon Rim Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest has several prescribed fire plans slated for the spring of 2024. Details regarding plans are subject to change at any time. Spring 2024 Prescribed Fire plans: SawmillTentative dates: To be determined.Location: Roughly 4.5 miles north of Happy Jack: west of Lake Mary Road.Size: 1,000 acresType of burn: Broadcast, maintenance. Maintenance burns usually mean wildfire has recently been through the area, which tends to mean less smoke since forest fuels will not be as thick or built up over time. Broadcast burning means firefighters use tools, such as drip torches, to move fire across large swaths of land.Smoke impacts: Smoke will likely move in a northeast direction toward Winslow. Winds are expected to push smoke up and out during the daytime and there is an unlikely chance of smoke lingering overnight. Why: This project will reintroduce fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem. Notes: There are no closures anticipated. Upper Beaver CreekTentative dates: To be determined.Location: Roughly 4.5 miles northwest of Happy Jack: southwest of Stoneman Lake.Size: 1,000 acresType of burn: Broadcast, maintenance. Maintenance burns usually mean wildfire has recently been through the area, which tends to mean less smoke since forest fuels will not be as thick or built up over time. Broadcast burning means firefighters use tools, such as drip torches, to move fire across large swaths of land.Smoke impacts: Smoke could reach into Verde Valley but will likely draft upward and dissipate during the daytime. Smoke may linger in low-lying areas in the Beaver Creek area overnight.Why: This project will reintroduce fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem. Notes: There are no closures anticipated. Blue Ridge Urban Interface (project map)Tentative dates: To be determined.Location: 8.5 miles northeast of Clints Well: near the Mogollon Rim Ranger StationSize: About 1350 acresType of burn: Broadcast, maintenance. Maintenance burns usually mean wildfire has recently been through the area, which tends to mean less smoke since forest fuels will not be as thick or built up over time. Broadcast burning means firefighters use tools, such as drip torches, to move fire across large swaths of land.Smoke impacts: Smoke may impact Highway 87 and the Blue Ridge subdivisions, as well as possible impacts to the Winslow and Holbrook areas. Due to recent land treatments, smoke impacts are expected to be light in duration.Why: This project will continue 20 years of routine fire treatment in the Blue Ridge area to protect nearby infrastructure and maintain landscape health.Notes: There are no closures anticipated. However, Arizona Trail hikers are advised to avoid the project area. ClintsTentative dates: To be determined.Location: Half a mile west of Clints Well.Size: To be determinedType of burn: Broadcast, maintenance.Smoke impacts: To be determinedWhy: This project will reintroduce fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem.Notes: There are no closures anticipated.