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Forest Rangers Begin Slash Burning In Southern Colorado

DURANGO, Colo. (CBS4) - Forest Rangers are taking steps to prevent wildfires in the San Juan Mountains near Durango. They're burning off brush and slash piles in the Turkey Springs Area.

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(credit: USFS)

They've burned 115 acres so far. The piles were made after hand thinning work was done during the summer.

The operations could continue through April.

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(credit: USFS)

Crews burn only when smoke permit conditions are met. Public access to the forest should not be affected.

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