U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations at Zephyr Shoals, formerly known as the Dreyfus estate, on June 11.

Crews expect to treat 35 acres near Highway 50 and are working over the weekend to reduce smoke impacts to Zephyr Cove Elementary School.Operations are expected to continue through Sunday.

All prescribed fire operations are dependent on weather and available staffing.

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.