More prescribed burns comin up next week
Prescribed Burn Operations to Begin Near Strawberry
SONORA, CALIF. (October 20,2022) – Fire personnel with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Mi-Wok/Summit Ranger District will conduct prescribed burn operations near the town of Strawberry, primarily between Cold Springs and Leland Meadows.
Ignition of the prescribed burn is expected to begin the last week of October and will continue for two to three weeks, as long as conditions allow. Burning is contingent on weather, fuel moisture, and air quality. All burning is monitored and conducted in accordance with state and county air quality guidelines. And closely coordinated with local county air quality control districts.
Characterized as an understory burn - a prescribed fire ignited under the forest canopy that focuses on the consumption of surface fuels but not the overstory vegetation - prescribed low-intensity fires enhances wildlife habitat, protects and maintains water quality and soil productivity, improves forest ecosystem health, and reduces the threat of uncontrolled conflagrations.
Crews hope to treat up to 2000 acres with low-intensity fire, with planned ignition on approximately 50-200 acres daily. Daily area burnt will vary based on environmental conditions and smoke production.
The Sierra Nevada is a fire dependent ecosystem, where fire is a critical part of the natural forest process and helps to maintain resilient forests, explained Dan Guse, Summit Ranger District Assistant District Fire Management Officer.
Smoke may be visible from Hwy. 108. Fire managers are working closely with local air districts and the California Air Resources Board to Mitigate the effects of smoke on the public.
Please do not report as a wildland fire.
Prescribed Burn Operations to Begin South of Pinecrest
SONORA, CALIF. (October 20,2022) – Fire personnel with the Stanislaus National Forest’s Mi-Wok/Summit Ranger District will conduct prescribed burn operations in the Stanislaus Experimental Forest approximately two miles southeast of the Pinecrest area.
Ignition of the prescribed burn is expected to begin the last week of October and will continue for two to three days as long as conditions allow. Burning is contingent on weather, fuel moisture, and air quality. All burning is monitored and conducted in accordance with state and county air quality guidelines. And closely coordinated with local county air quality control districts.
Characterized as an understory burn - a prescribed fire ignited under the forest canopy that focuses on the consumption of surface fuels but not the overstory vegetation - prescribed low-intensity fires enhances wildlife habitat, protects and maintains water quality and soil productivity, improves forest ecosystem health, and reduces the threat of uncontrolled conflagrations.
Up to 31 acres can be treated with low-intensity fire, with planned ignition on approximately 10-20 acres daily. Daily area burnt will vary based on environmental conditions and smoke production.
The Sierra Nevada is a fire dependent ecosystem, where fire is a critical part of the natural forest process and helps to maintain resilient forests, explained Dan Guse, Summit Ranger District Assistant District Fire Management Officer.
Smoke may be visible from Hwy. 108. Fire managers are working closely with local air districts and the California Air Resources Board to Mitigate the effects of smoke on the public.
Please do not report as a wildland fire.
Good evening, Yosemite Fire Interest Group!
With the prediction of slight rain over the weekend, we are preparing to conduct prescribed burning operations along Southside Drive in Yosemite Valley next week. There are multiple piles located near El Capitan Crossover that, if conditions allow, burning may occur there first. Depending on continued permissible conditions, burning may extend from El Cap Crossover toward Sentinel Beach (units 11 and 16) please reference the attached map for detailed information. If burning operations do extend into those units, a one lane traffic closure may occur as well as a temporary trail closure on the Yosemite Valley Loop in that area. Burning operations will be evaluated and monitored to ensure a high potential of success and safety.
Burning under favorable conditions helps to create a healthier forest and lowers the risk of more dangerous fires in the future. Native plants benefit and invasive ones are more controlled.
Smoke will be present during and after burning operations. Thank you in advance for driving carefully and watching for firefighters and equipment near the road.
Additional information will be emailed and posted on social media early next week.
