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State forestry officials warn of higher grass-fuel risk; lay out multi-year fuels projects for Carbon County
Summary
Forestry, Fire & State Lands staff told the commission they expect above-normal grass-fire risk this season, described exclusive-use state helicopter coverage, a new electronic burn-permit workflow (June 1–Oct. 31) and multi-year fuels-reduction projects affecting thousands of acres around Grassy Trail Reservoir and Lower Fish Creek.
Jeremy, a representative from Forestry, Fire & State Lands, and Duncan Pucisis, the Southeast Area WUI specialist, briefed the Carbon County Commission on spring wildfire conditions and planned fuel-reduction projects.
Jeremy said predictive services and the National Weather Service expect a strong grass crop this year and that "the fire season is probably going to be around normal, above normal," with more fires anticipated in lower-elevation grass areas. He noted the state has exclusive-use helicopters under contract for fire suppression…
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