Rocky Mountain National Park fire managers are planning to conduct a prescribed fire (pile burn) to achieve resource management and hazard fuel reduction objectives. The burn began on March 1, 2010. Ignition of piles may continue throughout the month of March and will take place during normal business days. Residual smoke may be observed through the weekends. The burn will be located in the Fall River Valley above Aspen Glenn Campground on the northern aspect of Deer Mountain. Approximately 2,500 piles will be burned within this project.

Please call the park information office at 970-586-1206 or 1264 for further information.

Mike Lewelling, Rocky Mountain Fire Management Officer, may also be contacted with additional information requests at 970-586-1287.