The Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection is preparing for several prescribed burns in the Fairbanks and Mat-Su regions over the next few months.
Officials say burning operations could begin as early as May 8th, depending on weather and ground conditions.
Planned burn locations include Creamer’s Field in Fairbanks, multiple sites near Palmer, an area near Little Granite Creek in Sutton, and a location near Shirley Road in Wasilla…