Long Point Burns in Prescribed Fire
The Martha’s Vineyard Prescribed Fire Partnership conducted a controlled burn at the Long Point Reservation in West Tisbury on Monday.
The Martha’s Vineyard Prescribed Fire Partnership conducted a controlled burn at the Long Point Reservation in West Tisbury on Monday.
Members of the fire team monitored wind and humidity conditions to ensure safety of fire.
Members of the fire team monitored wind and humidity conditions to ensure safety of fire.
Controlled burns are used to reduce the threat of wildfires.
Controlled burns are used to reduce the threat of wildfires.
Flames are lit along prescribed paths.
Flames are lit along prescribed paths.
Prescribed burns are thought to improve the health of natural areas.
Prescribed burns are thought to improve the health of natural areas.
Smoke was visible along Edgartown Great Pond and Katama Bay throughout the day.
Smoke was visible along Edgartown Great Pond and Katama Bay throughout the day.
The Nature Conservancy, Polly Hill Arboretum, Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation and Trustees of Reservations all participate in prescribed burns.
The Nature Conservancy, Polly Hill Arboretum, Sheriff’s Meadow Foundation and Trustees of Reservations all participate in prescribed burns.
Fuel for the fire today, less of a threat during a future wildfire.
Fuel for the fire today, less of a threat during a future wildfire.
Fire team monitors the progress of the burn.
Fire team monitors the progress of the burn.
It only looks out of control — the flames were carefully managed by local officials.
It only looks out of control — the flames were carefully managed by local officials.
Heavy smoke filled the air.
Heavy smoke filled the air.
The Martha’s Vineyard Prescribed Fire Partnership conducted a controlled burn at the Long Point Reservation in West Tisbury on Monday. The fire partnership reguarly prescribes burns for the region in order to reduce the potential of wildfires.