PRESCRIBED BURN in the Turkey Springs area THURSDAY if conditions allow.

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Posted Wednesday – 22 Apr 2026 – 7:45am

Smoke will be pushed to the northeast during the day and then settle in the low areas overnight.

The planned burn will cover approximately 1,365 acres on Brockover Mesa (Turkey Springs area) northwest of Pagosa Springs. Beginning mid-morning smoke will be widely visible in the surrounding area, including Hatcher Lake, US Highway 160, as well as Bayfield and Ignacio.

Residents should expect to see more smoke from this burn than previous Brockover prescribed fires because the unit size is much larger. Additionally, a helicopter will be used for aerial ignitions, covering more terrain quicker than firefighters on the ground lighting by hand. Wind forecast for Thursday should help carry the smoke up into higher parts of the atmosphere, although smoke may settle into low lying areas near the burn overnight Thursday and into Friday.

Updates will be posted on Inciweb at: San Juan Inciweb

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