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Prescribed burns planned near McCloud, Shasta Lake and Wildwood
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest plans prescribed burns near McCloud, Shasta Lake, Platina and Wildwood starting November 10th, weather permitting.
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest plans to begin three prescribed burn projects as early as Tuesday, November 10th. Work could continue into next week if weather allows and all required approvals are in place. The burns aim to reduce overgrown vegetation and lower wildfire risk.
- McCloud area. The 2,000-acre Highway 89 underburn could start Tuesday, November 10th, about seven miles east of McCloud, just north of State Route 89 near Ash Creek Station.
- Platina and Wildwood area. The 353-acre McFarland pile burn is scheduled to start Tuesday, November 10th, on McFarland Ridge.
- Shasta Lake area. The 2,640-acre Interstate 5 underburn is scheduled to start Thursday, November 12th, near Elmore Mountain and Bailey Cove.
Areas near the burns may close for several days. The Forest Service asks drivers to watch for warning signs and to slow down and turn on their headlights if they encounter smoke on the road. Crews will check weather conditions before each burn and may cancel if conditions change.
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Image courtesy of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.