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prescribed fire operations are planned near Whispering Pines and Pine this week, according to officials.
Tonto National Forest fire specialists announced Monday that Payson residents can expect to see smoke until sundown while they perform the fire operation in 1,000 acres west of Whispering Pines off Control Road 64 in the Verde Glen and Washington Park areas.
“The objective of the prescribed fire is to reduce hazardous fuels,” Fire Prevention Officer, Gary Roberts said. “On the Payson Ranger District, the wise use of fire is an important tool used to restore a healthy balance to our forest ecosystems while reducing catastrophic wildfire danger.”
