Prescribed burn begins in Rocky Mountain National Park after successful test fire
Fire crews began ignition operations west of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to reduce wildfire risks to nearby communities and park infrastructure.
Rocky Mountain National Park/Courtesy photo
Fire crews began conducting prescribed burn operations on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Rocky Mountain National Park after a successful test fire west of the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.
The prescribed burn aims to reduce the threat of wildfires to nearby communities and park infrastructure by removing grasses, light fuels and understory vegetation that could contribute to future fires.
Before beginning full ignition, fire managers conducted a small test fire to evaluate flame height, rate of spread, smoke dispersion and how vegetation responded to the day’s conditions.
Rocky Mountain National Park and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service also monitored fuel and weather conditions before proceeding with ignition operations.
The successful test fire allowed fire managers to proceed with ignition operations after confirming that conditions met the burn’s prescribed requirements.
For additional information and a map of the burn area, visit the Rocky Mountain National Park website.
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