(Feb. 3, 2010 – 12:00 p.m.) Pending favorable weather conditions over the next several weeks, fire specialists plan to conduct prescribed pile burns north of Slide Rock and near Encinoso Day Use Area in Oak Creek Canyon.

Burning will begin Tuesday, Feb. 2, as part of ongoing fuels reduction treatment in Oak Creek Canyon.   

Smoke is expected to be noticeable near Slide Rock State Park and along Highway 89A during the ignition period, although smoke is expected to disperse quickly. 

All prescribed fire activity is dependent upon prior approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, www.azdeq.gov. 

For more information, please contact the Red Rock Ranger District at 928-282-4119 or the Coconino National Forest website at www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino.

(Source: Coconino National Forest)