Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District are planning to start prescribed burning on the Big Hill Project today, conditions permitting.
Approximately 90 acres are planned for treatment south of Sloat this weekend. Ignitions are planned on approximately 55 acres tomorrow and 35 acres on Sunday, as conditions allow.
Smoke is expected to be visible but not have significant long-term impacts to nearby communities, including Sloat, Cromberg, Greenhorn Ranch, Blairsden, Graeagle, Clio, Mohawk Valley, Quincy, Portola and the surrounding area.
Area residents and visitors sensitive to smoke may want to be prepared for potential smoke impacts and take measures to reduce exposure.
Short duration, minor smoke impacts are expected along California Highways 70 and 89, and neighboring forest roads, including Forest Service Roads 23N08 and 23N35. Visibility on roads in the project area may be reduced, especially early in the morning and late evening as smoke settles.
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. Forest Service Roads 23N08 and 23N35 will have fire traffic throughout the prescribed burning operation. Drivers in the area should use caution.
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 the operation.
Approximately 90 acres are planned for treatment south of Sloat this weekend. Ignitions are planned on approximately 55 acres tomorrow and 35 acres on Sunday, as conditions allow.
Smoke is expected to be visible but not have significant long-term impacts to nearby communities, including Sloat, Cromberg, Greenhorn Ranch, Blairsden, Graeagle, Clio, Mohawk Valley, Quincy, Portola and the surrounding area.
Area residents and visitors sensitive to smoke may want to be prepared for potential smoke impacts and take measures to reduce exposure.
Short duration, minor smoke impacts are expected along California Highways 70 and 89, and neighboring forest roads, including Forest Service Roads 23N08 and 23N35. Visibility on roads in the project area may be reduced, especially early in the morning and late evening as smoke settles.
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. Forest Service Roads 23N08 and 23N35 will have fire traffic throughout the prescribed burning operation. Drivers in the area should use caution.
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 the operation.
