Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District plan to continue pile burning operations in Mohawk Valley west-southwest of Graeagle, near Johnsville and Plumas Pines, starting tomorrow, conditions permitting.
Firefighters plan to treat approximately 5 acres of piles total in the same project area they were working in last week.
Smoke is expected to be visible in the area but not have significant long-term impacts to nearby communities, including Mohawk, Johnsville, Plumas Pines, Graeagle, Blairsden and the surrounding areas. Drivers on westbound California State Highway 70 will likely see smoke.
There will also be increased firefighting equipment traffic in the area and traveling on Highways 70 and 89, particularly in the morning and evening hours. Drivers in the area should use caution, watch for fire equipment exiting and entering area roadways, and possible slow traffic.
If weather conditions become unfavorable, including increased or gusty winds in the area, burning will stop until conditions improve. Firefighters will be monitoring conditions throughout operations.
Firefighters plan to treat approximately 5 acres of piles total in the same project area they were working in last week.
Smoke is expected to be visible in the area but not have significant long-term impacts to nearby communities, including Mohawk, Johnsville, Plumas Pines, Graeagle, Blairsden and the surrounding areas. Drivers on westbound California State Highway 70 will likely see smoke.
There will also be increased firefighting equipment traffic in the area and traveling on Highways 70 and 89, particularly in the morning and evening hours. Drivers in the area should use caution, watch for fire equipment exiting and entering area roadways, and possible slow traffic.
If weather conditions become unfavorable, including increased or gusty winds in the area, burning will stop until conditions improve. Firefighters will be monitoring conditions throughout operations.
