DRIGGS, Idaho — On Wednesday, April 30, Caribou-Targhee National Forest shared updates to its prescribed burn operations near Mike Harris Campground.
“Our prescribed fire operations are progressing well!,” the U.S. Forest Service wrote via Facebook. “We completed 10 acres on the Mike Harris pile burn yesterday, with crews continuing today. On Monday, we burned 60 acres in Rowley Canyon, and more ignitions are planned today.”
According to the U.S. Forest Service, smoke could be visible from Highway 22 near Mike Harris Campground, the Downey area and parts of Bannock, Oneida and Power counties near Rowley Canyon. Smoke might also be noticeable in Victor and Wilson.
The regions where prescribed fires will be conducted include Flatiron, Rainey Creek, South Valley, Teton Canyon Campground, North Leigh Canyon and Red Creek. The U.S. Forest Service predicts that operations could continue into June, depending upon the weather.
The U.S. Forest Service laid out plans to manage prescribed fires to help reduce hazardous fuels and enhance wildlife habitat. For detailed air quality information, visit www.fire.airnow.gov.
