Burning Juniper trees emit brilliant flames averaging around 1,500 degrees with thick, black smoke serving as the signal that danger lies ahead. But rather than turn around, a small group of Summit County volunteers trudges in. This is what they have been training for.
The Matt s Canyon Fire is the first large burn to occur in Summit County during the 2023 fire season, which usually peaks in late July or August though officials are expecting a later time frame this year.