If you saw smoke emanating from the Prescott Basin Tuesday, there’s no need to fret over it.
Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest conducted prescribed fire operations south of Prescott.
Ansgar Mitchell, spokesman for the Prescott National Forest, says ignitions began Tuesday morning:
The Goldwater Prescribed Burn is located east of SR 89 and Ponderosa Park Road; west of School House Gulch Road; north of Marapai Road; and west of Goldwater Lake. Resources will remain on scene to monitor and patrol in the days following the prescribed burn.
Trails in the Bean Peaks area may be temporarily closed during prescribed fire operations for public and firefighter safety.