Prescribed burning operations taking place in La Plata County

The Saul's Creek Prescribed Burn is being conducted by the San Juan National Forest in eastern La Plata County.  Smoke from this operation may be visible from Bayfield and surrounding areas, including along Highway 160 in eastern La Plata County.

Map showing the location of the Saul's Creek Prescribed burn, east of Bayfield, CO in La Plata County.

While public health impacts are expected to remain minimal, keeping doors and windows closed in buildings, and using the recirculate setting in your vehicle if travelling through this area will help to reduce the amount of smoke in these settings.

If smoke is present in your location, taking measures to protect your health is recommended; particularly if you are sensitive to smoke (fine particulate matter). More information about this operation and reducing health impacts can be found using the tabs above.