ALT What is a prescribed burn? A prescribed burn is the fire controlled by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions in order to restore health to local ecosystems. What is the purpose? These prescribed burns help reduce the catastrophic damage of wildfires on our lands by safely reducing excessive brush, trees, and shrubs and encouraging new growth of native vegetation. These serve as one of the most effective tools in managing the intensity and spread of wildfires. Who does a prescribed burn? These are completed by fire management experts that go through extremely careful planning procedures ahead of an event. These are often in locations with a natural firebreak to inhibit further spread.

ALT A graphic illustrating what each danger rating means on a Fire Danger Map. Low - wildfire conditions are unlikely. Moderate - outdoor burning should be restricted. High - outdoor burning is highly discouraged. Very high - outdoor burning should not occur due to volatile conditions. Extreme - outdoor burning should not occur due to extreme conditions.