Winter prescribed fires start in the Gila - Silvercity Daily Press

Winter prescribed fires start in the Gila - Silvercity Daily Press

Prescribed fires were started in the Gila National Forest on Monday, and burns will continue throughout the winter, according to press releases from the U.S. Forest Service. “Prescribed fire today reduces the intensity and harmful effects of wildfire tomorrow,” said Maribeth Pecotte, Forest Service public affairs officer. “Prescribed fires reduce the amount of accumulated brush and dead woody debris in a forest environment, and create openings t…