Smoke is visible across the Denver metro area on Wednesday as firefighters conduct prescribed burns at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. Aurora Fire Rescue confirmed that the large plume of smoke visible on the city's north side is coming from the controlled burning operations at the refuge.
\n\nThe burns are taking place near East 56th Avenue and Memphis Street in Commerce City. Ignition was scheduled to begin at approximately 9:30 AM, with operations potentially continuing until 5 PM.
\n\nThe Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge alerted residents to the planned fire activity, warning that smoke would be visible across the surrounding areas. Residents may also notice a smoky odor throughout the day.
\n\nAuthorities have urged the public not to report the smoke or call 911, as the burning is planned and being conducted by firefighters. The refuge also confirmed that Wildlife Drive and its trails remain open during the prescribed burns.
\n\nNaman is a copy editor at Times Now, with over three years experience in covering US News, politics, global affairs, sports, and other domains. Apart … View More
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