Coconino National Forest firefighters will be continuing ongoing work on seasonal prescribed burns in both the Flagstaff and Red Rock ranger districts throughout the week.

The Upper Beaver Creek project on the Red Rock Ranger District near Stoneman Lake — started last week — will continue today. Of the 2,000 acres planned for this week, 920 acres are scheduled to be burned today.

Two projects in the Flagstaff ranger district are also beginning today.

Each prescribed burn is designed to mimic natural fires and meet specific objectives important to restoring the forest to healthier conditions.

Additional details on the Upper Beaver Creek project:

■ Ignitions will take place today, May 3, [920 acres] and throughout the week [1,080 additional acres], between Munds Park and Mormon Lake.

■ Smoke is forecasted to flow to the southeast, so smoke impact can be expected near Lake Mary Road and Stoneman Lake Road until the early morning hours on May 4.

■ Stoneman Lake road [Forest Road 213] could be impacted in short durations, and Forest Service patrols will be evaluating the need for short closures during the burn.

■ I-17 will be signed and coordination with ADOT will be ongoing. Night patrols on I-17 may be possible depending on where the smoke will settle overnight. This project will produce high volumes of smoke during ignitions, but the smoke output will be short lived.

Prescribed burns are always dependent upon weather and wind conditions, as well as approval from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. The public can view approved prescribed burns on ADEQ’s website at smoke.azdeq.gov. Coconino National Forest burns begin with the designator “COF.”