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Plans are underway for a 160-acre underburn project 10 miles east of Nevada City at White Cloud within the Tahoe National Forest.
If favorable weather continues, the burn could be held as early as Monday, November 24 or later in the week.
It will only be initiated when temperature, humidity, moisture in the vegetation, and wind conditions are right for a safe burn and will take several days to complete.
“This is an important burn as it will continue the fuel reduction zone along Hwy 20, a key evacuation route for Nevada County, and which has been in progress for several years. It will also provide defensible space around the Forest Service campground, picnic area and administrative site at White Cloud,” explained Jeanne Pincha-Tulley, Fire Chief, Tahoe National Forest.
Smoke may be seen in the White Cloud vicinity and along Highway 20 depending on wind patterns. At times, some smoke may settle into drainages during evenings and mornings until favorable conditions allow for smoke dispersal.
Cascade Shores may experience smokey conditions if the smoke drifts down into the Scotts Flat basin. Fire specialists with the Forest Service work with the California Air Resources Board and the local air quality management districts to plan prescribed burns so that smoke impacts to communities are minimized.
Signs along Highway 20 will be displayed when the burn is in progress. Please drive safely and cautiously, especially if smoke is present. The Pioneer Trail may be closed during the burning operation in the White Cloud vicinity.
Underburning is an important technique to reduce the chance of catastrophic wildfire. Prescribed burns also help protect private land and forest resources by removing dead vegetation and the dense understory of brush and small trees. Prescribed fires can create areas that provide firefighters with safer locations to fight wildfires and can also provide citizens with safer escape routes.
For more information, contact the Tahoe National Forest Headquarters at 265-4531.
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If favorable weather continues, the burn could be held as early as Monday, November 24 or later in the week.
It will only be initiated when temperature, humidity, moisture in the vegetation, and wind conditions are right for a safe burn and will take several days to complete.
“This is an important burn as it will continue the fuel reduction zone along Hwy 20, a key evacuation route for Nevada County, and which has been in progress for several years. It will also provide defensible space around the Forest Service campground, picnic area and administrative site at White Cloud,” explained Jeanne Pincha-Tulley, Fire Chief, Tahoe National Forest.
Smoke may be seen in the White Cloud vicinity and along Highway 20 depending on wind patterns. At times, some smoke may settle into drainages during evenings and mornings until favorable conditions allow for smoke dispersal.
Cascade Shores may experience smokey conditions if the smoke drifts down into the Scotts Flat basin. Fire specialists with the Forest Service work with the California Air Resources Board and the local air quality management districts to plan prescribed burns so that smoke impacts to communities are minimized.
Signs along Highway 20 will be displayed when the burn is in progress. Please drive safely and cautiously, especially if smoke is present. The Pioneer Trail may be closed during the burning operation in the White Cloud vicinity.
Underburning is an important technique to reduce the chance of catastrophic wildfire. Prescribed burns also help protect private land and forest resources by removing dead vegetation and the dense understory of brush and small trees. Prescribed fires can create areas that provide firefighters with safer locations to fight wildfires and can also provide citizens with safer escape routes.
For more information, contact the Tahoe National Forest Headquarters at 265-4531.
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