Platte Canyon Fire Pile Burns 2021-2022 Season

From Platte Canyon Fire Protection District:

Our own Wildland Module crew will be doing some mitigation pile burns.

News Release
February 16, 2022

Platte Canyon Fire Protection District Prepares for Controlled Pile Burning

Platte Canyon Fire is preparing to conduct controlled pile burns throughout our district as part of an effort to reduce hazardous fuels. The main project areas are located in Bailey, south of hwy 285 behind th Bailey Lodge, north of Rosalie Rd near the Bailey Disc Golf Course and at Tomahawk Ranch off Cr 43. It is normal to see or smell smoke in areas beyond the project burn site.

The piles consist of mixed tree slash that was cut and piled during a thinning project. Platte Canyon proactively performs fire mitigation, creating defensible space and reducing hazardous fuels to better prepare our community in the event of a wildfire.

We follow very strict guidelines and limitations that monitor fuel conditions, fire danger and air quality to ensure project objectives are safely and effectively completed.

For more information please reach out to Platte Canyon Fire. Reach us by phone at 303-838-5853 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information please visit www.colorado.gov/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health
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