PRESCOTT, Ariz. — People living in the Chino Valley area can expect to see smoke over the next several weeks as the United States Forest Service conducts a series of prescribed burns.
According to the USFS, the burns are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 17 and last through June 30.
Smoke is expected to be visible in Chino Valley, Paulden, Prescott and surrounding areas.
The three burns are set to take place in the following locations:
- Peavine Tank: is a 1,426-acre burn north of Chino Valley and west of Highway 89. Vegetation is primarily grass with small areas of brush and juniper encroachment.
- Page Flat: is a 5,887 -acre burn north of Chino Valley and east of Highway 89. Vegetation is comprised of primarily grass juniper and residual slash from previous grassland restoration projects.
- Wagon Tire: is a 983-acre broadcast burn located east of Highway 89, north of Chino Valley near Drake. Vegetation is scattered juniper and grass. Smoke will be visible in the immediate areas of the burn activity including Highway 89. It is possible that there could be minor delays on Highway 89.
The goal is to reduce shrubs and juniper fuels in the area.
Forest managers will monitor weather conditions for potential fire danger ahead of the planned burns.
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