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El Malpais National Monument Planning Prescribed Fire in May
May 10, 2024 · Source: National Park Service
The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument which is tentatively scheduled to occur in late May and early June 2024. The El Calderon Triangle prescribed fire will treat approximately 1500 acres of NPS lands adjacent to Highway 53 between mile markers 66 and 63. Exact dates and times will be determined based on weather and fuel conditions. Fire managers expect the prescribed fire will take two to five days to complete.
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Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.