November 6, 2024 – San Andreas, CA – 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 Friday, November 8^th through Monday, November 18^th, 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 132 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.

Friday, November 8^th

Wooster VMP- off Lanford Pacheco Road, north of Hunt Road in the Salt Springs Valley area of Calaveras County – 50 acres. This project was initially a hazardous fuel reduction grant that was masticated and is now signed as a VMP to utilize fire to remove the mastication. Contact: John Fredrick, Battalion Chief (209) 419-0252

Friday, November 8^th

Pine Mountain Lake VMP - near Groveland, Tuolumne County - 30 acres Contact: Matthew Harrison, Battalion Chief (209) 419-4416

Saturday, November 9^th

Mokelumne Hill Cemetery Assist- Fuel break that surrounds the town of Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras County - 7 acres Contact: Matthew Harrison, Battalion Chief (209) 419-4416

Monday, November 11^th through November 18^th

Winton-Shaad VMP – along Winton, North Bald Mountain and Bald Mountain Roads, West Point Calaveras County - 45+ acres of timber understory. 2-5 acres plots burned daily. Contact: Steve Hewlett (209) 419-4413

For additional information on vegetation management visit: https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/naturalresource-management/vegetation-management-program.

Source: CAL FIRE