Keywords: michigan huron-manistee huronmanistee national forests mio ranger district loud creek prescribed fire hazardous fuels reduction aerial ignition outdoor road Fire staff are stationed around the perimeter of the burn. For this part of the burn, firefighters are lighting a "smoke fire" that will help guide the helicopter, and burns off fuels closer to the road. This also provides a safety buffer to keep interior fire within the project area boundaries. Fire staff are stationed around the perimeter of the burn. For this part of the burn, firefighters are lighting a "smoke fire" that will help guide the helicopter, and burns off fuels closer to the road. This also provides a safety buffer to keep interior fire within the project area boundaries. |