prescribed burn

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is advising recreationists to stay out of areas in the forest that have recently been impacted by fire. USFS officials say the warning applies to areas that have recently experienced both wildfire or controlled burns. ...

Chelan County will soon be conducting a prescribed burn in the Stemilt Community Forest. The County is partnering with the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Wenatchee Valley Fire Department to conduct the burn. County Natural Resources Director, Mike Kaputa, says the 62-acre operation is about as large as its prescribed fires get...

Officials are optimistic about the Swawilla Fire, now at 65% containment; air support, controlled burning have proven vital.

The Golden Doe Unit about 100 north of Wenatchee in Okanogan County is closed during the winter to allow mule deer to occupy the area.

The Bureau of Land Management has alerted Douglas County Commissioners of a 90 acre under burn that is expected to have one to two day duration. This is in preparation for herbicide and seeding treatments to aid native plant restoration objectives ...

From a press release: Beginning September 23, firefighters from seven agencies across the state will once again be managing fire in central Washington. Unlike this summer, these fires will be intentionally set to protect communities and restore forests through a formal training exchange (TREX)...