Grand County fire districts to conduct large-scale pile burning
Grand Fire and Grand Lake Fire's joint wildland division will conduct prescribed burn project as early as Friday
Grand Fire Protection District No. 1/Courtesy photo
This winter, Grand Fire Protection District No.1 and Grand Lake Fire Protection District are gearing up to burn more than 2,500 slash piles around Granby Ranch and the Winter Park Highlands.
The two fire districts will lead the project through their joint wildland division, which has been waiting for optimum weather conditions to begin the project, possibly as early as Friday, Dec. 6.
This fuel-reduction effort is part of a broader strategy to lower wildfire risks and enhance community safety, according to a news release from the division. Funding from the Grand County Open Lands, Rivers and Trails Fund has made the project possible.
“The OLRT Fund’s support is essential,” Division Chief Campbell stated in the news release. “Without it, this large-scale operation would not be feasible. The funding, local landowners and our dedicated team all contribute to the shared goal of protecting our community.”
Grand Fire officials said the team will closely monitor weather conditions before and after each burn to determine the optimal timing and ensure safe, effective operations. The team will also use drones to track fire behavior and assess outcomes.
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