BLM plans prescribed burns in Hualapai Mountains
KINGMAN, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River District is scheduled to undertake prescribed burning in the Hualapai Mountains, located 20 to 25 miles southeast of Kingman, contingent on favorable weather conditions, between February and April. The operations may span several days, with completion anticipated within three to five days post-ignition. The specific areas targeted for treatment include Blue Tank and Bull Canyon. Public notifications will be disseminated through local media outlets and the agency's social media channels on days when firefighting personnel are actively carrying out prescribed burning activities.
The implementation of these prescribed burns is intended to treat approximately 3,000 acres of dense chaparral. The purpose is to mitigate wildfire risk and enhance safety for firefighters and the public. These prescribed burns replicate natural fire patterns to reduce fuel loads and have been demonstrated to be effective in lessening the destructiveness of unplanned wildfires.
Smoke may be visible from Kingman, Yucca, Wikieup, Interstate 40, and Highway 93, and will be heavy at times. The public may experience smokey conditions in the vicinity of the project area. Smoke emissions will be managed in accordance with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations. Jeep trails accessing the burn areas may be temporarily closed for public safety and reopened when safe to do so.
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.