Payson Ranger District Plans Prescribed Pile Burning

Safety

Published November 9, 2026

(PHOENIX, November 10, 2026) - Payson Ranger District is planning prescribed pile burning operations during the week of November 9, pending all required approvals. We estimate ignitions will last for one or two days, as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.

Type of Work:

Pile burning operations planned for the following area:

Closures or Safety Notes: No closure orders are associated with this planned prescribed fire activity. However, the areas may close to the public for several days for public safety. Visitors and residents should remain alert in the area as firefighters work. Smoke Information: While smoke may be visible, the Forest Service works closely with air quality specialists and closely monitors smoke during prescribed fires. Prescribed fires are timed for best smoke management. Visit https://fire.airnow.gov/ for current air quality information. Please do not report these fires, as firefighters will remain on scene throughout ignitions and patrol afterwards. Additional Notifications: The Forest Service will evaluate conditions in the days and hours before ignition. If conditions are not favorable, planned prescribed fire activities may be postponed or canceled. Stay Informed: For current updates about the prescribed fire schedule, visit: Social media: https://www.facebook.com/TontoNationalForest/

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