Prescribed burns to start in Nye County
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BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. -- The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District is conducting slash pile burning Jan. 3 – March 30 at multiple areas in Nye Valley, as part of the Wildland Urban Interface fuels reduction projects around the communities of Manhattan and Ione.
Burning will be intermittent to allow for safe and adequate smoke dispersal in the area, but smoke may still be visible in surrounding areas.
The burn is designed to reduce the severity of possible wildland fires and provide a safer fire suppression environment.
Prescribed burns are highly dependent on weather conditions and other factors. If needed, the prescribed burn will be postponed until a window of acceptable conditions exist.
The fire prevention efforts are part of The Bureau of Land Management's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
For more information, please contact Jess Harvey, Public Affairs Specialist, Battle Mountain District Office, at (775) 635-4054 or email jharvey@blm.gov.
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.