Peterson Creek Nature Park prescribed burn to ignite Thursday

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The city says it will close the Grassland Trail, Grasslands Loop, Tom Moore Connector and Ridge View Trail sometime Thursday afternoon as the fires are lit. The Tom Moore and Grouse Gulch trails are expected to remain open.

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The project is expected to wrap up before the end of the day.

“We recognize residents may experience some temporary inconvenience during the burn, and that the burn area may look different than people are used to seeing this fall and winter,” said Kathleen Cahoon, FireSmart Liaison. “However, these short-term impacts are outweighed by the long-term benefits. Prescribed burns help reduce wildfire risk, protect our community and critical infrastructure and support healthier, more resilient ecosystems. This work is an important investment in the safety and sustainability of Peterson Creek Nature Park for years to come.”

Park users are urged to obey posted signs and the instructions of enforcement officers at the site.