Pile burning is intended to remove excess fuels (branches, limbs, and stumps) that can feed unwanted wildfires and involves burning slash piles that are constructed by hand and mechanical equipment.

Smoke from prescribed fire operations is normal and may continue for several days after an ignition but less intense and shorter duration than smoke produced by wildland fires.

Agencies work closely with local, county, and state air pollution control districts and monitor weather conditions carefully before prescribed fire starts. Wait for favorable conditions to carry smoke up and disperse it away from sensitive areas.

The agencies post road signs around areas affected by prescribed fire, and email notifications are sent out to the community. The TFFT gives advance notice before burning, but some operations may be conducted on short notice due to the small window of opportunity to conduct these events.

Smoke may be visible. Check out the latest map of the prescribed fire locations and details.