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. 

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

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