CAL FIRE assisting Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District with a Prescribe burn

Yreka, Ca- CAL FIRE will be assisting the Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District with a prescribed burn one day in the weeks of June 23-July 3 weather permitting. The specific burn location will Yreka Ridge. However, the specific burn dates may be subject to change based on forthcoming weather patterns and resource’s availability. The proposed prescribed broadcast burn is planned for 27 acres of grass. The project will be separated into manageable sections that will be burned when climate conditions are optimal, ensuring control, limiting escape, and minimizing poor air quality. If there are any indications that the burn cannot be conducted in a safe manner, such as high winds or other fire activity, the burn will be rescheduled.

The control burn will start at approximately 9:00 A.M. and be completed by 7:00 P.M. for two to three days to complete the project. Residents should expect to see smoke during the burning operations throughout the City of Yreka and very visible from Interstate 5.

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The Prescribed burn will:

• • Improve wildlife habitat, watershed value and range improvement.
• • Reduce dead and down fuels, reducing the risk of a devastating wildfire

Project Description:

• Descriptive: Yreka Walker Road, 2 miles Northwest of Yreka City
• Total acreage: 27 acres
• Planned ignition date: June 23- July 3, weather and resource permitting.
• Duration of ignition: Daytime only for 2 days to complete project acres.
• Duration of smoke production: 1-4 days
• Area of Smoke Impacts: Portions of Yreka City depending on wind direction.

CAL FIRE engages in fuels reductions work and fire prevention activities year-round. This project is in collaboration and cooperation with the landowner. For more information on CAL FIRE’s Vegetation Management Program visit: Welcome to Vegetation Management Program (ca gov). To track the progress being made, both in your community and throughout California, visit the CAL FIRE fuels reduction dashboard at https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/natural-resource-management/fuels-reduction.