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| <p>For Release: January 12, 2006</p> | |
| <p>Contact: Wade Reaves (928) 718-3734</p> | |
| <p><strong>PRESCRIBED BURNING PLANNED IN THE HUALAPAI MOUNTAINS</strong></p> | |
| <p>The Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office (BLM) will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Hualapai Mountains in the coming weeks, weather permitting. Burning may begin as early as Wednesday, January 18, and is expected to be completed in 3-4 days. The project area is located approximately 30 miles south of Kingman in Deluge Wash and Tompkins Canyon. Burning will be conducted to reduce dense stands of chaparral brush on approximately 2500 acres of public lands. The objectives of the burn are to reduce wildfire risk and improve wildlife habitat. Area residents will not be affected due to the remote nature of the project area. </p> | |
| <p>Smoke may be visible at times from Wikieup, Yucca, Interstate 40, and Highway 93. Smoke is expected to disperse out of the area in a short period of time. Ignition will stop if smoke begins to impact area communities. </p> | |
| <p>Jeep trails accessing the burn area may be closed and monitored by fire personnel during the burn operation to provide for public safety. </p> | |
| <p>For more information on this project, contact Wade Reaves, Fuels Management Specialist, at the Bureau of Land Management Kingman Field Office (928)718-3734. </p> | |
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