Prescribed burn underway southwest of Boulder to mitigate wildfire risks
On Saturday, crews treated 125 acres of the project area, which includes lands, roads, and trails in the Boulder Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland.
U.S. Forest Service
The U.S. Forest Service said the area will remain closed to the public while operations are ongoing. They advised residents and visitors to watch for warning signs along roads and trails near the prescribed fire areas.
While work is ongoing, smoke may continue to be visible on the Front Range. The forest service said smoke will most likely be visible in these areas:
Lakeshore Subdivision
Crescent Village
Crescent Meadows
Gross Reservoir
Walker Mountain Ranch Park
Miramonte
Wondervu
Eldorado State Park
additional areas in Boulder County
Fire managers said they're working to minimize the impacts of the smoke and monitoring air quality during the prescribed burn. Officials estimate the project will be completed by May 21.
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