Army officials are taking action against brush fires by conducting a prescribed burn of the Schofield Barracks training range complex, beginning tomorrow.
The Army's specialized Wildland Fire Division is scheduled to begin the prescribed burn May 15, provided environmental conditions such as wind, temperature and fuel moisture are within the regulatory parameters.
No burn will take place May 18-20, in consideration of local graduation ceremonies.
Safety is the Army’s No. 1 priority, and the prescribed burn will improve safety by removing highly flammable guinea grass and other vegetation on the range. All burn operations will take place during daylight hours, and Wildland firefighters will remain on site each night to monitor the area. The Federal Fire Department will also be on standby for the duration of the burn.
Community members can call the Public Affairs Office at 656-3159 or 656-3154 to report smoke concerns or questions.
For more information visit: https://go.usa.gov/xNqk3
