BLM plans prescribed fire treatments in northern Mohave County
ST. GEORGE, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District is planning prescribed burning operations to decrease the risk of future wildfires and protect cultural and natural resources by reducing surface fuels. The treatment will take place on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument near Twin Point on public lands in Mohave County about 75 miles south of St. George, Utah. Work may occur over multiple days, beginning in mid-February and continuing through April 2026, as conditions allow.
The treatment will reduce fuels previously cut and scattered during a vegetation reduction project that focused on controlling encroaching pinyon-juniper trees. Operations will cover about 607 acres along BLM 1019 road, south of Oak Grove Cabin and west of Mt. Dellenbaugh. Thinning and burning efforts reduce fuel loads to help lessen the intensity of unplanned wildfires and their impact on nearby communities. They can also improve native plant communities and wildlife habitat.
To ensure public safety, BLM firefighters will conduct treatments only when weather conditions are conducive to safely burn. They will remain on scene to monitor public and resource safety. Visitors may see some light smoke during the burn operation. Smoke emissions will be managed in accordance with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations.
No local road closures are expected. If you plan to camp, hunt, or recreate on the Arizona Strip, call the BLM Public Lands Information Center at 435-688-3200 for information on potential prescribed fires in the area.
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.