San Juan National Forest
The Pagosa Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations Thursday and Friday, Sept. 18 and 19, in the Turkey Springs area, approximately one-half mile from the Hatcher subdivision, immediately adjacent to National Forest System Roads (NFSRs) 629 (Turkey Springs), 919 (Brockover) and 923 (Newt Jack Road).
Objectives of the Brockover-Devil Prescribed Fire are to reduce hazardous fuels, improve forage conditions for wildlife species and lessen the risk of wildfire impacts to the community of Pagosa Springs.
During operations smoke may be visible from Pagosa Springs, the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association, County Road 600 between U.S. 160 and the Piedra River Trailhead, and U.S. 160 between Timberline Ridge and downtown Pagosa Springs.
No official closures are expected, but there will be traffic control in the following locations during burn operations: NFSR 629, 919 and 923. Forest users should avoid National Forest System Trails 301, 303, 305, 313, 316, 319 and portions of 304 and 323.
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