March 19, 2026 - Sierra National Forest officials report the forest is planning to continue pile burning operations at the 2024 Disaster and GAOA Byway Recreation Site Rehabilitation Unit at Cold Springs Summit rest stop, near Bedsore Road and the 6S10X junction on Thursday, Mar 19. All required approvals have been acquired.

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Prescribed burning fire management is estimated to continue through Mid-May or as weather conditions allow. Residents and visitors near Beasore Meadows, and surrounding mountain communities may see smoke and flames due to a prescribed burn.

Key Information:

• • DO NOT CALL 911:

If you see smoke or flames near the project area, please do not report it.

• • VISIBILITY:

Smoke may be visible from Beasore Meadows, along Beasore Road at the summit, and the https://ALERTCalifornia.org camera network.

• • SAFETY:

Please use caution when traveling nearby and watch for fire crews and equipment on the road

Fire management officials work with California Air Resources Board and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) smoke specialists to plan prescribed burns.

For information on smoke impacts and how to mitigate exposure please follow the link provided www.airnow.gov or www.valleyair.org.

For more information on these prescribed fire projects and activity please contact the ass Lake Ranger District Office at (559) 877-2218.



Source and photo: SNF