The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection is giving the Fairbanks area a heads-up about a planned controlled burn on Nenana Ridge Road. The operation is set to begin Tuesday, September 23rd, though it is weather-dependent.

Officials say the burn will involve logging slash piles in a previously harvested timber area. Residents and visitors may notice visible smoke, but firefighters will be on-site to ensure the fire stays within its designated boundaries. Authorities stress this is a controlled operation, not a new wildfire, and public impact is expected to be minimal.

The controlled burn serves an important purpose. By removing leftover branches and debris, it prepares the soil for new tree growth and returns valuable nutrients to the ground, supporting healthy reforestation an

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