The Coconino National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations near Flagstaff, and they estimate work to begin on Tuesday, November 4 and continue throughout the week as weather conditions allow. Prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires. This will impact segments of Passages 33 (Flagstaff Urban Route) and 34 (San Francisco Peaks) between Snowbowl Road and Schultz Pass Road.

Click here for a map of the closures and detour along Highway 180 (For Valley Road).

Prescribed fires planned for the area include:
· Flagstaff Urban Interface North Weatherford (Flagstaff Ranger District: 7 miles northeast of Flagstaff)
· Flagstaff Urban Interface Chimney Springs (Flagstaff Ranger District: 5 miles north of Flagstaff)

Watch for warning signs along roads and trails near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns. Residents and visitors may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app.