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25 April 2026
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West Wise Prescribed Burn 06-01-2026


Prescribed Burn Notice

Auburn Ravine Prescribed Burn Association

Burn Window: [Month Day–Month Day, Year] | Location: [Community / Road / Area]

Upcoming Prescribed Burn

Good Fire for Auburn Ravine Wildfire Resilience

The Auburn Ravine Prescribed Burn Association is planning a prescribed burn during the upcoming burn window, weather and conditions permitting. This community-led burn supports hazardous fuel reduction, defensible space, ecosystem health, and local prescribed fire training.

Final ignition will only occur when weather, smoke, staffing, equipment, and site conditions are within the approved prescription.

Burn Details

Project Name: [Burn Project Name]

Location: [General Location / Community]

Burn Type: [Pile Burn / Broadcast Burn / Understory Burn]

Estimated Acres: [# Acres]

Burn Window: [Date Range]

Expected Smoke Duration: [Same day / 1–3 days / As conditions allow]

Why We Are Burning

🔥 Reduce hazardous fuels before wildfire season
🌲 Improve ecosystem health and resilience
🏡 Strengthen defensible space around homes
👨‍🚒 Build local fire training and capacity

Smoke Notice

Smoke may be visible from nearby roads, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities. Smoke production is expected during active burning and may linger overnight in low-lying areas. Burn operations will be coordinated with appropriate fire, air quality, and permitting authorities.

Safety & Operations

✔ Qualified leadership on site
✔ Burn plan followed
✔ Weather monitored continuously
✔ Equipment and water resources staged
✔ Holding crews assigned
✔ Post-burn monitoring completed

Questions About This Burn?

For questions about this prescribed burn, smoke, or participation, please contact the Prescribed Fire Coordinator.

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Response time: typically within 48 hours

Community Note

Prescribed fire is a planned, permitted, and carefully managed tool used to reduce wildfire risk and restore fire-adapted landscapes. Thank you for supporting safe, community-based good fire in the Auburn Ravine region.

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