Cohasset Ridge Prescribed Burn Association
Prescribed Burn Notice | Community-Based Good Fire
Upcoming Prescribed Burn
Good Fire for Cohasset Wildfire Resilience
The Cohasset Ridge Prescribed Burn Association is planning a prescribed burn during the upcoming burn window, weather and conditions permitting. This community-led burn supports hazardous fuel reduction, defensible space, forest health, and local prescribed fire training.
Final ignition will only occur when weather, smoke, staffing, equipment, and site conditions are within the approved prescription.
Burn Details
Project Name: [Burn Project Name]
Location: [General Location / Community]
Burn Type: [Pile Burn / Broadcast Burn / Understory Burn]
Estimated Acres: [# Acres]
Burn Window: [Date Range]
Expected Smoke Duration: [Same day / 1–3 days / As conditions allow]
Why We Are Burning
Smoke Notice
Smoke may be visible from nearby roads, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities. Smoke production is expected during active burning and may linger overnight in low-lying areas. Burn operations will be coordinated with appropriate fire, air quality, and permitting authorities.
Safety & Operations
Questions About This Burn?
For questions about the prescribed burn, smoke, access, or landowner participation, please contact the Prescribed Fire Coordinator.
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Response time: typically within 48 hours
Community Note
Prescribed fire is a planned, permitted, and carefully managed tool used to reduce wildfire risk and restore fire-adapted landscapes. Thank you for supporting safe, community-based good fire in Cohasset.