In response to public comments about wildfire operations and smoke impacts to surrounding communities, the Forest Service will be holding a public meeting in Sedona on Wednesday, June 8, at 5 p.m. at the Yavapai College Sedona Center in west Sedona, 4215 Arts Village Drive.

The meeting is being held to discuss recent smoke impacts to communities such as Sedona, Munds Park and Verde Valley.

A brief presentation will be made and information stations will be available to share information about how decisions are made when managing and suppressing wildfires. The meeting is an opportunity for the public to ask questions and learn about the decision-making process, limiting factors when managing fires and the different values that are taken into account when managing wildfires.

For more information about this meeting,  contact Cathie Schmidlin at (928) 220-5560.