Burnout Operation Underway Near Luna LakeFirefighters are burning vegetation between Wallow fire and the fireline north of road 180 in the Luna Lake fire camp area. This burnout will strengthen and connect containment lines in zones 1 and 2.As long as the current favorable weather conditions continue, the crews will ignite unburned fuels in the Luna Lake area and bring fire down toward road 180.Protection plans are in place for Luna Lake firecamp. If needed, for personal safety related to smoke or fire suppression actions, personnel may temporarily leave the fire camp.Burnout is one tool firefighters use to help slow the spread or change the direction of a fire. To burn, fire needs oxygen, fuel and an ignition source. Burning vegetation under the right conditions, or prescription, with resources in place, allows firefighters to better control both the intensity and the movement of the fire. When the fire reaches the treated area, with little or no fuel left behind, it stops or at least slows its spread.Residents in the area around Alpine, Luna Lake and Luna may see more smoke than usual from this operation.For more information about the Wallow Fire in the Luna area, please call 575-533-6928.
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