Crews from Vail Fire and Emergency Services will conduct pile burns tomorrow, Nov. 21 as conditions permit. The operations will take place near Bald Mountain Road in East Vail.

Pile burning is dependent on environmental conditions that allow smoke to rise and disperse rather than settling onto the highway and into residential areas. In most cases, burning will only occur when there is adequate snow cover to minimize risks. Smoke and flames may be visible from various points in East Vail and along Interstate 70 and some smoke may settle into lower elevations in the evening hours.

Anyone who may have health problems that may be aggravated by smoke production should notify Paul Cada with Vail Fire and Emergency Services at 970-477-3475 or pcada@vail.gov.