Tonto National Forest set to conduct pile burn on the Tonto Basin Ranger District

PHOENIX — Tonto National Forest is planning a pile burn to be conducted July 28, pending favorable conditions and required approvals. We use pile prescribed fires to help dispose of vegetation material from thinning projects to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. Prescribed fires planned for the area include: Tonto Basin Transfer Station (map) 83 Green Waste Disposal (map) Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns. Smoke may be visible from State Route 188 and nearby communities. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road. We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled. Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website and social media channels. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.