BLM to conduct prescribed fire 30 miles south of Fredonia
Invasive vegetation removed from the Kanab Creek Drainage to be burned
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ST. GEORGE, Utah— Fire managers for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona Strip District are planning to burn invasive vegetation removed as part of an ongoing riparian restoration project in the Kanab Creek Drainage, located 30 miles south of Fredonia, Arizona. The burns will begin early February 2022 and could last through late March 2022, if weather and fuel conditions allow. The riparian restoration project works to enhance wildlife habitat and protect cultural and natural resources.
Prescribed fire must meet strict weather-related and environmental factors prior to ignition. BLM Arizona Strip fire personnel will monitor on-site weather and fuel conditions and manage prescribed fire activity, before, during and after ignition operations. Smoke may be present during the length of the project in this remote area. Smoke emissions will be managed in accordance with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality regulations.
There are no closures anticipated but public access may be restricted during ignition and periods of active fire spread to ensure public safety. Signs will be posted to notify the public. Please use caution when traveling in the area of the fire.
The BLM manages more than 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.