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CAL FIRE plans prescribed burn near Hayfork on November 8th
CAL FIRE plans a prescribed burn northeast of Hayfork on November 8th. Smoke may be visible during the day and overnight.
People in the Hayfork area may see smoke during the day and overnight Sunday, November 8th, 2026, as CAL FIRE plans a prescribed burn in Trinity County. The burn is part of the Big Creek Vegetation Management Project and is scheduled north of Buck Lane and east of Demos Court in northeast Hayfork.
The CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit says residents and visitors can expect to see emergency personnel, equipment and aircraft working in the area during the day and into the evening. The agency says it monitors conditions to keep the burn within planned boundaries and limit impacts on air quality.
The project aims to reduce non-native grasses, brush and dead or fallen trees. CAL FIRE says the work is intended to improve grazing habitat for livestock and wildlife, improve watershed conditions and help protect the surrounding community and natural resources.
For more information, call the CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit at 530-225-2418.
Image credit: CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit.