Prescribed burn on South Shore

U.S. Forest Service Fuels Management Crews will be conducting prescribed fire operations in the upper Kingsbury Grade beginning March 17.

Operations will continue through the week. Approximately 21 acres will be treated in the Upper Kingsbury and North Benjamin areas.

Residents and travelers can expect to see smoke from prescribed fire project areas.

This and other prescribed fire projects are designed to reduce wildfire risks to communities and critical resources. Smoke management is part of every prescribed fire burn plan, and efforts will be taken to reduce actual or potential smoke impacts on community areas.