Ottawa NF Plans Prescribed Fires in Okanogan–Omak

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  Ottawa National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations“The Upper Peninsula Fire and Aviation Management Unit is planning prescribed fire operations this year, pending all required approvals.”
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  Prescribed fire operations will take place across 14 units“Prescribed fires planned for the area include 1,143 acres in 14 units on the Ottawa National Forest.”
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  The total area covered by prescribed fire operations is 1,143 acres“Prescribed fires planned for the area include 1,143 acres in 14 units on the Ottawa National Forest.”
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  Prescribed fire operations are scheduled to continue from spring through fall“We estimate this work to continue this spring through the fall as weather conditions allow.”
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  Prescribed fire operations will continue as weather permits“We estimate this work to continue this spring through the fall as weather conditions allow.”
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  Residents may experience smoke during burns“Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns.”
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  Road closures near fire areas may occur“Those areas may close to the public for several days for public safety.”
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  The forest service advises slowing down when encountering smoke“When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.”
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  The forest service advises turning on headlights when encountering smoke“When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.”
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  Closures may last several days for public safety“Those areas may close to the public for several days for public safety.”
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  Prescribed fires reduce overgrown vegetation“We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.”
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  Prescribed fires protect communities from wildfires“We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.”
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  Prescribed fires protect infrastructure from wildfires“We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.”
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  Detailed project locations are available online via AirNow“null”
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  Air quality updates are available online via AirNow“For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app.”