Prescott National Forest Officials are planning a controlled burn in the Crown King area next week to reduce the risk of wildfires.  200 acres located a half-mile south of Crown King will be treated next week.  This is the same area that was recently spared from the fire started by hikers which claimed thousands of acres of forest land as well as several homes and outbuildings.  Although the Lane 2 fire consumed 9,624 acres, it could have been much worse according to officials. 

Next week the area will get a "broadcast" burn Monday - Monday pending weather conditions.  This means firefighters will apply fire to well defined and controlled areas to keep the crews and public safe.  Broadcast burning is a way to return fire to its natural role in the ecosystem.  The process is meant to help remove dead vegetation, promote a healthy watershed and invigorate area plants and animals.

The public may experience delays on Forest Service Road 52 next week and are advised to travel cautiously.  For more information, please visit the Prescott Forest Service Website.

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