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Coconino National Forest plans pile burns Monday

Coconino National Forest in northern Arizona plans to conduct prescribed pile burns on Monday. Pile burns are intentional ignitions of stacked vegetation left over from forest thinning projects, typically carried out when weather conditions allow smoke to disperse safely. Residents in the Flagstaff area may notice smoke in the vicinity. Such burns are a routine tool for reducing wildfire risk in ponderosa pine forests.

Why now: Local residents want to know about upcoming planned burns and potential smoke impacts near Flagstaff

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Coconino National Forest plans pile burns Monday · Arizona Daily Sun

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