Prescott National Forest Prescribed Burn Planned Along Highway 169

Send us a text and chime in!Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest will begin prescribed burning along Highway 169 as early as May 25, 2026, to reduce hazardous fuels and restore the landscape to more natural vegetation conditions. The project targets approximately 2,500 acres of dense woody species such as mesquite, catclaw, and juniper, improving rangeland health, supporting wildlife habitat, and lowering the risk of high‑severity wildfires. Ignitions are expected to last up to three days, depending on weather and fuel conditions. Fire managers will conduct operations only when conditions allow for safe and effective burning. Crews will monitor the area throughout the project to...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-national-forest-prescribed-burn-planned-along-highway-169/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network