U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations in the South Upper Truckee area near Nahane and Kekin streets on Oct. 18. Operations will continue through the week if favorable weather conditions persist.

In addition, fuels management crews will continue prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade and on the West Shore in the McKinney/Rubicon area through the week, weather permitting.

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