Tag: Prescribed Burn
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Prescribed Burn Underway at Monument Fire Center
MONUMENT, Colo. – The U.S. Forest Service has initiated a prescribed burn at Monument Fire Center, covering 309 acres on its first day to reduce fire fuels in the area. About Monument Fire Center Located west of Monument, the center spans 1,000 acres and hosts 26 miles of trails popular with hikers, bikers, and runners.…
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Monument Fire Center Completes Day One of Prescribed Burn
The Monument Fire Center, operated by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), has completed the first day of ignitions for its prescribed burn project near Monument, Colorado. As of Wednesday, June 12, over 300 acres have been treated, with ongoing patrols expected to continue into the night. Location and Scope of the Burn Situated approximately 1.5…
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Monument Fire Center Prescribed Burn Treats Over 300 Acres
MONUMENT, Colo. – The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has successfully completed ignitions for the day at the Monument Fire Center prescribed burn, treating more than 300 acres on Wednesday, June 12. Despite the day’s operations concluding, residents may continue to observe visible smoke overnight as crews will maintain vigilance over the burn area. Location and…
