Several weeks ago the NC Forest Service along with Brushy Mountain Volunteer Fire Department conducted a site preparation burn on a client’s land in the Brushy Mountains. The site was sprayed with herbicide in August. The fire was the final step in getting the site ready to plant.
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Before the fire.
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Wilkes County Assistant County Ranger Michael Crouse is conducting the pre-burn safety meeting. Michael is also the Fire Boss on this burn.
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Alleghany County Assistant County Ranger Russell Choate stringing fire with a drip torch.
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During the fire.
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Fire is out. Tree planting season is coming soon.