Burn it up! BLM firewielders torch some non-native grasses in Medford. Photo via Flickr.

Prescribed burn season is in full effect!

Numerous agencies all around the county are getting back into the business of preventing fire with fire. It’s an ancient practice, and after years of no-burn policies promulgated by federal agencies, it’s making a comeback in a big way.

We’ve written about it before, but these days the national media are sitting up and taking notice. Check this recent story from WIRED, which is set up in the Klamath.

There have been several controlled burns around the area so far this year. Conditions permitting, CALFIRE’s going to get in the game this morning and Friday, in different corners of the county.

Press release from CALFIRE: 

Friday: Lone Star Junction
  • What: Professionally controlled prescribed burn planned for the consumption of grass and brush on 450 acres of ranch land.
  • When: The prescribed burn will take place as conditions allow, on Friday, October 19th, 2018.
  • Where: Area of Lone Star Junction, CA, (Kneeland Road cross of Showers Pass Road)
  • Why: These burns are part of the prescribed fire program for vegetative management and hazardous fire fuels reduction. This treatment will help to enhance the health of the native plant communities, aid in the control of non-native plant species, protect and enhance prairie habitat for animal species, aid in the reduction and control of uncontrolled wildfire.
  • Who: CAL FIRE, private stakeholders. During these prescribed fire operations, residents may see an increase in fire suppression resource traffic, smoke will be visible and traffic control may be in place. Please be cautious for your safety as well as those working on the prescribed burns. Residents are reminded that there is an outdoor burn suspension in effect due to the threat of wildfire. Learn more how you can prepare for wildfire by visiting www.ReadyForWidlfire.org.
Monday: Ettersburg
  • What: Professionally controlled prescribed burn planned to remove brush and grass.
  • When: The prescribed burn will take place as conditions allow, on Monday, October 22, 2018.
  • Where: Area of Ettersburg, CA (100 acres)
  • Why: These burns are part of the prescribed fire program for vegetative management and hazardous fire fuels reduction. This treatment will help to enhance the health of the native plant communities, aid in the control of non-native plant species, protect and enhance prairie habitat for animal species, aid in the reduction and control of uncontrolled wildfire.
  • Who: CAL FIRE, private stakeholders. During these prescribed fire operations, residents may see an increase in fire suppression resource traffic, smoke will be visible and traffic control may be in place. Please be cautious for your safety as well as those working on the prescribed burns. Residents are reminded that there is an outdoor burn suspension in effect due to the threat of wildfire. Learn more how you can prepare for wildfire by visiting www.ReadyForWidlfire.org.

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