A previous controlled burn. Photo: Calfire.

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Remember that announcement yesterday? It’s off. Calfire lets us know that the “Redway Shaded Fuel Break” burn, which sounded like it was going to have an impact on 101, has been canceled “due to reasons beyond Calfire control.”

But that can’t stop the burn. The agency lets us know that they’ll be up in Humboldt Redwoods State Park at roughly the same time they were going to be in Redway, there to torch some land near Cuneo Creek and the Mattole Road.

Press release from Calfire, in its customary who-what-where-when-why format, below:

WHAT: Professionally controlled prescribed burn planned for 75 acres of prairie and timber understory.

WHEN: The prescribed burn will take place as conditions allow on Thursday, October 9th, 2025.

WHERE: Humboldt Redwoods State Park, west of Dyerville. This burn is part of a multiyear plan to enhance prairie health and reduce the threat of uncontrolled wildfire. The treatment will help to enhance the health of the native plant communities, aid in the control of non-native plant species, protect and enhance habitat for multiple animal species, and aid in the reduction of hazardous vegetative fuels.

WHO: California Department of Parks and Recreation, CAL FIRE. During these prescribed fire operations, residents may see an increase in fire suppression resource traffic. Smoke is expected to be visible from Highway 101 and from Mattole Road.

Traffic control may be in place. Please be cautious for your safety as well as those working on prescribed burns.

Learn more how you can prepare for wildfire by visiting: www.ReadyForWildfire.org.