Prescribed burn file photo from Redwood State and National Parks.

Press release from Green Diamond:

Weather conditions permitting, Green Diamond Resource Company plans to conduct prescribed burning for fuel hazard reduction in Redwood Creek area today, 12/2. Burning operations are implemented in coordination with CAL FIRE, and the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District.

Please note that smoke may be visible in surrounding areas, including Highway 101 and McKinleyville, while prescribed burning activities are being conducted. Green Diamond staff will be on site monitoring prescribed burning operations.