October 10, 2024 - San Andreas– California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be completing hazardous fuel reduction burning in multiple locations as listed below from Monday, October 14th through Friday, October 25th, 2024.

The goal of each prescribed burn is to reduce available fuels to slow the rate and spread of potential wildfire, and burning the reproduction of the brush that has been removed.

The treatment areas combined encompass approximately 220 acres.

Burning is anticipated to begin between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and is expected to last 6 to 8 hours each day contingent on favorable conditions. The public may see smoke or fire in these areas during these times. CAL FIRE personnel will patrol the ignited area until declared out.

October 14th

New Hogan VMP -Silver Rapids Unit, near Rancho Calaveras, Calaveras County- 25 acres

Central Hill VMP – CAL FIRE Valley Springs Forest Fire Station near Valley Springs, Calaveras County- 5 acres

October 15th

New Hogan VMP- Silver Rapids Unit, near Rancho Calaveras, Calaveras County- 25 acres

Central Hill VMP – CAL FIRE Valley Springs Forest Fire Station near Valley Springs, Calaveras County- 5 acres

October 21st

Sardella Ranch- near Tuolumne, Tuolumne County- 80 acres

October 24th

Pine Mountain Lake VMP- near Groveland, Tuolumne County- 40 acres

October 25th

Pine Mountain Lake VMP- near Groveland, Tuolumne County- 40 acres

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Source: CAL FIRE