Washington DNR Prescribed Fire @waDNR_Forests

@waDNR's account for information about prescribed fire, which helps lower wildfire risk and increase the health of forests in central and eastern Washington.

 Olympia, WA
dnr.wa.gov/prescribedfire
Joined November 2019
NOTICE: crews are working nearby this location today on a second burn unit included in this burn plan. Smoke may be visible in the area. #wawx #rxfire
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Crews are continuing ignitions on more than 100 acres of this burn unit today. Smoke will likely be visible in the area. #rxfire #wawx
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Burn staff successfully began ignitions earlier today on this prescribed fire. Smoke may be visible in the area. #rxfire #wawx
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Questions or concerns about specific burn plans? Visit dnr.wa.gov/prescribedfire
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STAY SAFE: People who are sensitive to smoke should follow the same precautions they would for wildfire smoke. - Limit physical activity outdoors - Avoid use of candles & aerosol sprays - Create a box fan filter - Visit the DNR smoke resources page: dnr.wa.gov/wildfire-resource…
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UPCOMING BURNS: Burn schedules can change on short notice. Sign up for the new, automated system on the DNR burn portal website to be notified when burns are planned near you. burnportal.dnr.wa.gov/notifi…
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ROAD IMPACTS: For this burn, smoke impacts may reduce visibility on nearby roads, including State Route 291 and Corkscrew Canyon Road. Click here to see where the road closure and burn will be occurring: maps.app.goo.gl/NvUNsuK7FxWD…

47°50'11.5"N 117°45'52.2"W · 47.836528, -117.764500

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NOTICE: DNR is planning a prescribed fire operation in Stevens County, near Suncrest. Operations may begin as soon as Wednesday morning. People in the area should expect to see and smell some smoke. Read this thread for more info and suggested precautions. #RxFire #PrescribedFire
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Crews yesterday completed 87 acres of successful ignitions and fuels reduction on these units. #rxfire #wawx
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Ignitions are continuing today on the remaining acreage near Lake Sacheen #wawx #rxfire
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Photos by Jeff Jones of DNR.
Crews successfully began ignitions today on 47 acres of the burn units near Lake Sacheen. #rxfire #wawx
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Burn crews completed 555 acres of successful fuels reduction work last week before weather paused operations. #rxfire #wawx
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Questions or concerns about specific burn plans? Visit dnr.wa.gov/prescribedfire
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CLEAN AIR: People who are sensitive to smoke should follow these same precautions: - Limit physical activity outdoors - Avoid use of candles and aerosol sprays - Create a box fan filter - Visit the DNR smoke resources page for more tips and information dnr.wa.gov/wildfire-resource…
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NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT UPCOMING BURNS: Burn schedules can change on short notice. Sign up for the new, automated system on the DNR burn portal website to be notified when burns are planned near you. burnportal.dnr.wa.gov/notifi…
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DRIVE SAFE: For this burn, smoke impacts may reduce visibility on nearby roads. Click here to view the location on a map: maps.app.goo.gl/xy93pnWhRbWS…

48°08'43.0"N 117°19'27.4"W

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NOTICE: DNR is planning a prescribed fire operation in Pend Oreille County, near Deer Valley. Operations may begin as soon as Monday morning. People in the area should expect to see and smell some smoke. Read this thread for more info and suggested precautions. #RxFire #wawx
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Questions or concerns about specific burn plans? Visit dnr.wa.gov/prescribedfire
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STAY SAFE: People who are sensitive to smoke should follow the same precautions they would for wildfire smoke. - Limit physical activity outdoors - Avoid use of candles & aerosol sprays - Create a box fan filter - Visit the DNR smoke resources page: dnr.wa.gov/wildfire-resource…
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