Eagle Mountain City Hall – UFA to conduct controlled burn Saturday

The Unified Fire Authority canceled a controlled burn due to weather conditions. A new controlled burn is planned near Smith Ranch and Evan’s Ranch neighborhoods to reduce dry vegetation buildup. Residents should expect visible smoke and odors in the area, advised to keep windows closed if sensitive to smoke.

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UPDATE: Due to current weather conditions, today’s controlled burn has been canceled.

The Unified Fire Authority (UFA) will be conducting a controlled burn Saturday near the Smith Ranch and Evan’s Ranch neighborhoods at Porter’s Crossing Pkwy., starting at 11 a.m.

Residents should expect visible smoke and noticeable odors in the area during the burn.

Controlled burns are an essential part of fire management, helping to reduce the buildup of dry vegetation that can fuel larger wildfires. The UFA has planned this burn to minimize risk and manage smoke dispersion as much as possible.

Residents are advised to keep windows closed if sensitive to smoke.

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This article was written by an Eagle Mountain City staff member and was syndicated from the City website.