Two projects for prescribed burning operations are planned to take place along the Front Range this week.
The Mathews Pasture, Spruce Meadows project is located in southern Douglas County, between Larkspur and Monument. These operations are planned to take place on Wednesday November, 12. Smoke from this burn will be visible along I-25 and from locations in this area. Please see the map in the image below for the location of this burn, or consult the Prescribed Fire Map by clicking on the tab above.
Map of location of the Mathews Pasture, Spruce Meadows prescribed burning operation.
The Flatirons Vista project is located south of Boulder, near Eldorado Springs, and is currently expected to take place on Thursday, November, 13. Planning and resource assembly are underway for this operation, taking great care to ensure public safety and minimize any impacts to local air quality. Smoke from this operation will be visible from many locations along the Front Range including Boulder, Broomfield, and the surrounding communities.
As with the above mentioned project, please see the map in the image below for the location of this burn, or consult the Prescribed Fire Map by clicking on the tab above.
Map of location of the Flatirons Vista prescribed burning operation.
The ignition for both operations has not yet been confirmed, and will be based on adequate staffing resources and favorable weather conditions. Due to the visibility of both projects CDPHE/APCD and the agencies conducting these operations want to draw public awareness to these plans.
No significant public health impacts are expected from either operation, however light to moderate smoke is possible in the immediate vicinity of both prescribed burns. If you are sensitive to smoke (fine particulates), please consider taking precautions to protect your health in these areas as these operations take place.
