Chemult Ranger District Controlled Burns
The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) will be conducting prescribed fire operations starting September 25, 2018 on the Fremont-Winema NF Chemult Ranger District, as environmental conditions permit. The following area will be treated:
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Sting RX – Located 17 miles southwest of Chemult, OR. off of FS Rd 70. Approximately 460 acres of prescribed fire is planned on this project.
The prescribed fire activities will:
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Improve firefighter and community safety in the event of future wildfires
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Remove hazardous fuels
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Improve wildlife habitat and create more resilient forests
For visitor and firefighter safety:
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Watch for prescribed fire signs in the area
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Be aware of smoke in the area during and after ignitions, which may affect visibility on area roads
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Prepare for increased traffic from additional fire personnel and vehicles operating in the area
For more information, please contact Chemult Ranger District at 541-365-7001.
Prescribed burn updates are available at www.scofmp.org/rx_fire.shtml.
The South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP) consists of the Fremont-Winema National Forest, BLM Lakeview District, Sheldon-Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, Crater Lake National Park and Oregon Department of Forestry.
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