Photo Gallery of the Spring Prairie Burn

 

 

Photo showing that pioneers of the prairie knew what they were talking about, "cowchips do burn." This entire field showed the remnants of last season.

 

Smoke covers the distant clouds to create a spectacular sunset.

 

Rancher Gene Matile sets a prescribed fire with a torch tied to the back of an ATV.

 

Prescribed fire across from the preserve east of K177 Highway.

 

One-room school lit by the glow of the  flames from the fire across the road.

 

After the fire died down,the school continued to be lit by the remaining glowing embers.