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Prescribed Burn – Pile Burning

by MichaelKrupa | Mar 8, 2023

Sign stating "Caution: Slash Pile Burning," snowy landscape and houses in the background.

Durango Fire & Rescue is conducting a pile burn on City of Durango – Government land near the Sky Steps. Wednesday morning (3/8/23), and if test ignitions meet resource objectives, approximately 75 piles will be burned both Wednesday and Thursday. Firefighters will monitoring the piles until they are out. Smoke may be visible for several days. Sky steps will remain open but the public is asked to be aware of firefighters and equipment in the area.

*Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information please go to https://cdphe.colorado.gov/indoor…/wood-smoke-and-health

Firefighters manage a controlled burn in a mountainous area.