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USFS burning in Kings Beach area

Published: March 28, 2012  By: admin, In: Grab Bag,  1 Comment
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U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations in the Kings Beach area near Speckled Avenue today.

Crews anticipate burning 1 to 3 acres per day. Operations may continue through the week and possibly through the weekend, weather and conditions permitting.

Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from this prescribed fire project area. The Forest Service strives to minimize the impacts of smoke on local communities. Smoke-sensitive residents should consider staying indoors and keeping doors, windows and outside vents closed.

To directly receive prescribed fire updates, send an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.

Forest Service staff will post road signs around areas affected by prescribed fire, and update the local fire information line at (530) 543.2600, No. 6.

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  1. Hangs Ups From Way Back says - Posted: March 28, 2012

    Maybe instead starting another fire, you gather up the firebugs take to Colorado to help put out the one they started yesterday,one day soon, this going to catch all us off guard cost many people their lives , property.