Prescribed fire units planned:

Deer 123B (339 acres): T9S R37E sec 36, approximately 4 miles east of Sumpter off the Deer Creek Road, Forest Service Road 6550.

The area may be closed to the public for several days for public safety. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.

Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. Go to https://fire.airnow.gov/ to find more detailed information about air quality. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.

We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.