2-Acre Burn up Smith Canyon

The PBA conducted a 2-acre burn up Smith Canyon under ideal weather conditions.

After the hose lay was completed around the hand lines we tested all the equipment and then proceeded with ignition and slowly progressed down the hill.

The ages of the participants ranged from 12 to 75 and the two teenagers got the hang of it very quickly and seemed to enjoy seeing how fire can be beneficial to the landscape.

After a couple of hours of burning, during which I think everyone got a turn putting fire on the ground, about 90% of the ground surface was charred. We had a good snack and then went back to mop up the smoldering stumps until all smoke had disappeared. Everyone had a big smile on their face and I think it was a very good day for all!

Now we wait for the next rain to see how fast the vegetation bounces back!

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