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Magic Feather Prescribed Burn could resume Saturday
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2023) – Firefighters on the Roosevelt National Forest’s Canyon Lakes Ranger District are closely monitoring local conditions to resume prescribed fire operations on the Magic Feather Prescribed Burn near Red Feather Lakes as soon as October 7, 2023. The burn is located east and southeast of Red Feather Lakes. This project is a continuation of burning that took place in July when 553 acres were successfully burned. Burning operations will occur throughout…
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Ignitions begin at Magic Feather Prescribed Burn
FORT COLLINS, CO (July 24, 2023) - After closely monitoring conditions, firefighters conducted a test fire in the Magic Feather Prescribed Burn area this morning and determined that conditions are clear to allow the prescribed burn to begin as planned. Smoke may be visible in the area, including…
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Magic Feather Prescribed Burn could resume next week
Firefighters on the Roosevelt National Forest have been closely monitoring local conditions at the Magic Feather Prescribed Burn, located south and southeast of Red Feather Lakes. Until recently, conditions at this site have been too wet to carry fire and achieve the desired fuel reduction…
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Magic Feather Prescribed Burn Could Begin in Coming Weeks
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (April 20, 2023) – Firefighters on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest are closely monitoring local conditions to begin prescribed fire operations on the Magic Feather Prescribed Burn near Red Feather Lakes as soon as April 28, 2023. Burning last…
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Prescribed Fire Announcement: Magic Feather Prescribed Burn Could Begin as Soon as Thursday
Release Date: Dec 1, 2021 FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Firefighters on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest are closely monitoring local conditions, including favorable winds, to begin prescribed fire operations as soon as Dec. 2, 2021, on the Magic Feather Prescribed Burn to…
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Magic Feather Prescribed Burn Could Begin as Soon as Monday
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Firefighters on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest are monitoring local conditions to begin prescribed fire operations as soon as June 21, 2021, on the Magic Feather Prescribed Burn to improve forest health. The wildfires of 2020 are…
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Magic Feather Prescribed Burn Could Take Place This Spring 2021
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Firefighters on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of the Roosevelt National Forest are monitoring conditions to begin prescribed fire operations on the Magic Feather Prescribed Burn this spring to improve forest health. The wildfires of 2020 are a somber reminder of the…
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