U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will resume prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near North Benjamin on May 31.

Operations will continue through the week, weather and staff permitting.

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

This and other prescribed fire projects are designed to reduce wildfire risks to communities and critical resources.