BLM prescribed burning planned near Mittry Lake
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YUMA, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Yuma Field Office will conduct prescribed burning at the Mittry Lake Wildlife Area, about 12 miles north of Yuma, between January and March, as weather allows.
The removal and prescribed burning of vegetation piles helps reduce the threat and spread of wildfires and improves access in the wildlife area. Prescribed burning may occur multiple times to eliminate piles of vegetation overgrowth accumulated during maintenance of Mittry Lake Wildlife Area and creation of fire breaks.
To ensure the safety of residents and visitors, BLM fire management personnel will ignite the piles when weather conditions are conducive to burning. Impacts from smoke will be monitored and are expected to be minimal.
Access to the burn area 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.