Arizona and U.S. public land managers will be holding a community meeting in Camp Verde next month to discuss how smoke from prescribed fires is managed in the state.
The Oct. 2 meeting is designed to heighten the public’s awareness about prescribed burns and how they are managed. This year, northern Arizona residents were subjected to nearly weekly prescribed burns in the national forests. The Coconino alone burns some 60 square miles of forest each year.
Land managers say the burns are necessary to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Their pervasive smoke lowers air quality. And they can also pose a danger if firefighters lose control. The meeting is open to the public and will also be streamed for Arizona residents.
If you go
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, 6 – 8 p.m. Camp Verde Community Library — Terracotta Room. 130 Black Bridge Road, Camp Verde. Register here to watch the livestream or call 213-929-4212, Webinar Code: 741-670-091.
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