BLM prescribed burn planned in Senator Wash to increase public access
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YUMA, Ariz.—The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office will conduct prescribed burning in and around Senator Wash, 16 miles north of Yuma, between February and April. BLM fire personnel will burn piles of invasive, non-native vegetation cleared from the shoreline and roads improving access for emergency responders, outdoor recreationists, as well as reduce the threat and spread of wildfires.
When weather and vegetation conditions allow for safe burning, the piles will be ignited and are expected to burn quickly. Burning may occur multiple times to eliminate piles of vegetation accumulated during thinning treatments in and around Senator Wash.
Residents should expect some light smoke in the area but impacts from smoke will be monitored and should be minimal.
Access to the burned areas may be temporarily restricted to provide for public safety.
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.