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Contact: Bob Love , 520-377-5070
TUMACÁCORI, AZ —The National Park Service plans to burn several piles of woody debris at Tumacácori National Historical Park in early Aprillater this month.Although the project's target date is during the week of April 20, 2015, the piles will only be burned if and when environmental conditions are favorable and adequate fire management resources are available. The piles consist primarily of mesquite tree branches and other brush previously thinned in the park, along with woodycCottonwood debris that has accumulated during past flooding events.This hazard fuels reduction project will reduce fuels that could feed a wildfire along the park's northern and western boundariesy. This will reduce the threat of fire to private homes along the boundary and help protect the plants, wildlife, and important cultural resources in the park. The piles will be ignited by firefighters and monitored until they are completely out.Local residents and park visitors may see open flames and/or smell smoke in the vicinity of the park during the burn. The project is anticipated to be completed in one day. For information about the national park visit our website, https://www.nps.gov/tuma, or follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TumacacoriNHP). For more information on the National Park Service Wildland Fire Management Program, visit https://www.nps.gov/fire To learn how you can reduce wildfire risk on your own property, please visit http://www.firewise.org |
Last updated: April 17, 2015