We were just up in Auburn today, At Bass Pro they were saying it was a
prescribed burn, which they have done many times at Montezuma in the
past. Trouble is this year the wind picked it up and it burned after
they put it out. The ash was flying in the air for miles around and
smoke very visible. We left the area around 2pm. There were 2 distinct
fires.
On Sun, Apr 4, 2010 at 3:16 PM, Laura Stenzler l...@cornell.edu wrote:
Hi all,
3:15 pm - I called the visitor center at Montezuma. The fire is just
about out, the drive is closed and the visitor center will close shortly.
The fire was in the cattails in the main pool area.
Laura
Laura Stenzler
l...@cornell.edu
From: bounce-5520926-8866...@list.cornell.edu
[bounce-5520926-8866...@list.cornell.edu] On Behalf Of Suzanne Henderson
[shend...@twcny.rr.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 2:52 PM
To: cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu
Subject: [cayugabirds-l] Fire at Montezuma
According to the Magee Fire Chief, it is estimated that more than 600
acres have burned since about 4 AM Easter morning. The most probable cause
is a discarded cigarette! The refuge policy is to let the fire burn as long
as it does not threaten people or dwellings. News updates on CNYcental.com.
Sad news for a beautiful Sunday when Spring Migration is really on the
uptick.
---Suzanne Henderson
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