Inyo National Forest

Wildland "Fire Use" Fires

WHAT IS FIRE USE?

Wildland Fire Use is the management of naturally ignited fires to achieve resource benefits where fire is a major component of the ecosystem, and where specific pre-stated resource management objectives in predefined geographic areas can be accomplished. The goal of managing fires for resources benefits is to allow fire to resume its natural role in the ecosystem. (For more information, please follow this link.)

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CRATER MOUNTAIN FIRE of 2004

The Crater Mountain Fire of 2004 is a good example of a Fire Use fire.

Located on the west slope of Crater Mountain, this wildland fire use fire was ignited by lightning the evening of May 25, 2004. Crater Mountain is in the Mono Craters area, south of Mono Lake and east of Hwy 395 and the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Started: May 25, 2004
Cause: Lightning
Acres: 190

This wildland fire use fire was showing little activity but was still being monitored by the Inyo National Forest Fire Management Team. It had successfully burned off surface fuels in the burn area, helping to create a more natural situation for the fuels in the area, and helping to decrease the likelihood of a high-intensity fire in the future.

SEQUOIA/KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS FIRE INFORMATION

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SEQUOIA NATIONAL FOREST FIRE INFORMATION

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SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST FIRE INFORMATION

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US Forest Service - Inyo National Forest
Last Modified: Thursday, 08 November 2007 at 13:51:59 EST