Prescott National Forest fire officials announced a prescribed burn for the Brindle Pup to Goat Peak area southwest of Mingus Mountain starting on Aug. 9 and continuing through Aug. 11, weather conditions permitting. The initial burn is to create approximately three miles of black containment line for upcoming prescribed burns scheduled for later this year. This treatment eliminates the fuels next to holding lines, helping to ensure a safer prescribed burn.  

Vehicles traveling on Forest Service Road #132 should be cautious due to smoke and expect possible delays. In order to reduce smoke in the surrounding communities fire managers plan to burn approximately 50 acres a day.

For current information on prescribed burns visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/prescott or call the Prescott National Forest fire information line at 928-777-5799.