August 26, 2008

Vail Fire Managed for Resource Benefits

Recent lightning in the area ignited a small fire approximately one-half mile West of Pine Grove Campground, south of Lake Mary.  Managing it as a Wildland Fire Use Fire, Fire Managers on the Mormon Lake Ranger District will use the Vail Fire to help reduce accumulated fuels on the forest floor, recycle nutrients into the soil, and help protect the area from high-intensity wildland fires. [Original News Release] [August 29 Update News Release]