South Platte Ranger District Plans Prescribed Burning for Areas in Park, Jeffco

Date: 2/8/2023

Location: Hatch and Kelsey-Gun

Patrol conducted by: Module 11, E-11-1

Number of piles still smoldering: 0 piles at Hatch, and 15 at Kelsey-Gun

Potential Smoke impacts to smoke receptors (i.e. highways and/or communities): Community of Deckers to the south also riverside residences along Platte River Road for Hatch and the CR-126 Corridor for Kelsey Gun

Patrol Status: District 11 resources will patrol piles until out.

Patrol needs for next operational period: District 11 resources will patrol piles on 2/09/2023

Additional Comments: Smoke may be visible in the area and Firefighters monitor the area after burning is complete. Public and firefighter safety is always the number-one priority in burning operations. Seeing flames and smoke, even after dark, is part of normal operations. This reduces fuels on the landscape under the safest conditions. If you see alarming smoke or flames, please contact Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center at (719) 553-1600.

The US Forest Service, Pike National Forest, South Platte Ranger District is planning to ignite slash piles in the HARRIS PARK project, Units 14/17 on 02/13/2023, depending on conditions.

Test fire should start around 1100 hrs.

Smoke maybe visible throughout the day in the area.

Date: 2/13/2023

Location: Hatch and Kelsey-Gun

Patrol conducted by: E-11-1, Mod 11

Number of piles still smoldering: 0 piles at Hatch, and 10 at Kelsey-Gun, 60 at Harris Park

Potential Smoke impacts to smoke receptors (i.e. highways and/or communities): Community of Deckers to the south also riverside residences along S Platte River Road for Hatch and the CR-67 Corridor for Kelsey Gun. Impact to the Harris Park Community and CR 43.

Patrol Status: District 11 resources will patrol piles until out.

Patrol needs for next operational period: District 11 resources will patrol piles on 2/14/2023

Additional Comments: Smoke may be visible in the area and Firefighters monitor the area after burning is complete. Public and firefighter safety is always the number-one priority in burning operations. Seeing flames and smoke, even after dark, is part of normal operations. This reduces fuels on the landscape under the safest conditions. If you see alarming smoke or flames, please contact Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center at (719) 553-1600.

The US Forest Service, Pike National Forest, South Platte Ranger District is planning to ignite slash piles on the Kelsey-Gun Unit 5,6 project 02/14/2023, depending on conditions.

Test fire should start around 1130 hrs.

Smoke maybe visible throughout the day in the area.

The US Forest Service, Pike National Forest, South Platte Ranger District is planning to ignite slash piles in the HARRIS PARK project, Unit 14/17 on 02/14/2023, depending on conditions.

Please see attached map for exact location of unit.

Test fire should start around 1000 hrs.

Smoke maybe visible throughout the day in the area.

Date: 2/14/2023

Location: Hatch, Harris Park and Kelsey-Gun

Patrol conducted by: E-11-1, Mod 11, Mod 11-2

Number of piles still smoldering: 0 piles at Hatch, and 34 at Kelsey-Gun, 80 at Harris Park

Potential Smoke impacts to smoke receptors (i.e. highways and/or communities): Community of Deckers to the south also riverside residences along S Platte River Road for Hatch and the CR-67 Corridor for Kelsey Gun. Impact to the Harris Park Community and CR 43.

Patrol Status: District 11 resources will patrol piles until out.

Patrol needs for next operational period: District 11 resources will patrol piles on 2/15/2023

Additional Comments: Smoke may be visible in the area and Firefighters monitor the area after burning is complete. Public and firefighter safety is always the number-one priority in burning operations. Seeing flames and smoke, even after dark, is part of normal operations. This reduces fuels on the landscape under the safest conditions. If you see alarming smoke or flames, please contact Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center at (719) 553-1600.

Date: 2/15/2023

Location: Hatch, Harris Park and Kelsey-Gun

Patrol conducted by: E-11-1, Mod 11, Mod 11-2

Number of piles still smoldering: 0 piles at Hatch, and 131 at Kelsey-Gun, 25 at Harris Park

Potential Smoke impacts to smoke receptors (i.e. highways and/or communities): Community of Deckers to the south also riverside residences along S Platte River Road for Hatch and the CR-67 Corridor for Kelsey Gun. Impact to the Harris Park Community and CR 43.

Patrol Status: District 11 resources will patrol piles until out.

Patrol needs for next operational period: District 11 resources will patrol piles on 2/16/2023

Additional Comments: Smoke may be visible in the area and Firefighters monitor the area after burning is complete. Public and firefighter safety is always the number-one priority in burning operations. Seeing flames and smoke, even after dark, is part of normal operations. This reduces fuels on the landscape under the safest conditions. If you see alarming smoke or flames, please contact Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center at (719) 553-1600.

Date: 2/16/2023

Location: Hatch, Harris Park and Kelsey-Gun

Patrol conducted by: E-11-1, Mod 11, Mod 11-2

Number of piles still smoldering: 0 piles at Hatch, and 121 at Kelsey-Gun, 20 at Harris Park

Potential Smoke impacts to smoke receptors (i.e. highways and/or communities): Community of Deckers to the south also riverside residences along S Platte River Road for Hatch and the CR-67 Corridor for Kelsey Gun. Impact to the Harris Park Community and CR 43.

Patrol Status: District 11 resources will patrol piles until out.

Patrol needs for next operational period: District 11 resources will patrol piles on 2/17/2023

Additional Comments: Smoke may be visible in the area and Firefighters monitor the area after burning is complete. Public and firefighter safety is always the number-one priority in burning operations. Seeing flames and smoke, even after dark, is part of normal operations. This reduces fuels on the landscape under the safest conditions. If you see alarming smoke or flames, please contact Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center at (719) 553-1600.

Date: 2/17/2023

Location: Hatch, Harris Park and Kelsey-Gun

Patrol conducted by: E-11-1, Mod 11, Mod 11-2

Number of piles still smoldering: 0 piles at Hatch, and 121 at Kelsey-Gun, 15 at Harris Park

Potential Smoke impacts to smoke receptors (i.e. highways and/or communities): Community of Deckers to the south also riverside residences along S Platte River Road for Hatch and the CR-67 Corridor for Kelsey Gun. Impact to the Harris Park Community and CR 43.

Patrol Status: District 11 resources will patrol piles until out.

Patrol needs for next operational period: District 11 resources will patrol piles on 2/18/2023

Additional Comments: Smoke may be visible in the area and Firefighters monitor the area after burning is complete. Public and firefighter safety is always the number-one priority in burning operations. Seeing flames and smoke, even after dark, is part of normal operations. This reduces fuels on the landscape under the safest conditions. If you see alarming smoke or flames, please contact Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center at (719) 553-1600.

Date: 2/19/2023

Location: Hatch, Harris Park and Kelsey-Gun

Patrol conducted by: Captain 11-1

Number of piles still smoldering: 0 piles at Hatch, and 115 at Kelsey-Gun, 15 at Harris Park

Potential Smoke impacts to smoke receptors (i.e. highways and/or communities): Community of Deckers to the south also riverside residences along S Platte River Road for Hatch and the CR-67 Corridor for Kelsey Gun. Impact to the Harris Park Community and CR 43.

Patrol Status: District 11 resources will patrol piles until out.

Patrol needs for next operational period: District 11 resources will patrol piles on 2/21/2023

Additional Comments: Smoke may be visible in the area and Firefighters monitor the area after burning is complete. Public and firefighter safety is always the number-one priority in burning operations. Seeing flames and smoke, even after dark, is part of normal operations. This reduces fuels on the landscape under the safest conditions. If you see alarming smoke or flames, please contact Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center at (719) 553-1600.