U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews have completed operations in the Kingsbury Grade area. Smoke may still be visible and crews will monitor the location through the weekend.

Also, prescribed fire operations will continue in the North Upper Truckee area through the weekend if favorable weather conditions persist. In addition, fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations on the west shore in the McKinney-Rubicon area on Oct. 17.

These operations are expected to continue through the middle of next week, weather permitting, with the goal of completing 50 to 100 acres.

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

State and local fire management agencies may also be conducting prescribed fire work during this period.

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.