U.S. Forest Service prepares for statewide prescribed burns for the winter

U.S. Forest Service prepares for statewide prescribed burns for the winter

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands are beginning to plan their fire pile burnings for the winter, pending approvals.USFS fire managers say that the work is expected to continue through March 2026.Each burn will be dependent on snow levels, air quality, ventilation, weather conditions, wind forecasts, and available resources.The list of planned burns in southern Colorado can…