April 28 UPDATE:
The Forest Service announced Thursday that Wednesday's prescribed burn in the American River District of the Tahoe National Forest was postponed until further notice due to unfavorable fuel conditions. Fuels Specialist Larry Peabody said the burn, which included work on Humbug Ridge, about 4 miles west of Alta, was called off because of rain and ensuing wet conditions on the ground.
Posted April 27, 2016
The American River District, Tahoe National Forest will attempt 35 acres of prescribed burning on Humbug Ridge, near The Foresthill Divide Road tomorrow (Thursday, April 28), said Larry Peabody, Fuels Specialist with the Forest Service American River District.
Conditions are expected to be favorable for a cool, low intensity fire. Residents should be aware of potential smoke and fire equipment in the area.
The Forest Service announced Thursday that Wednesday's prescribed burn in the American River District of the Tahoe National Forest was postponed until further notice due to unfavorable fuel conditions. Fuels Specialist Larry Peabody said the burn, which included work on Humbug Ridge, about 4 miles west of Alta, was called off because of rain and ensuing wet conditions on the ground.
Posted April 27, 2016
The American River District, Tahoe National Forest will attempt 35 acres of prescribed burning on Humbug Ridge, near The Foresthill Divide Road tomorrow (Thursday, April 28), said Larry Peabody, Fuels Specialist with the Forest Service American River District.
Conditions are expected to be favorable for a cool, low intensity fire. Residents should be aware of potential smoke and fire equipment in the area.
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