West Point, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is conducting a prescribed burning operation on the Winton-Schaad Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) site, located in the north-eastern portion of Calaveras County. Smoke may be visible from Schaads Road, Blue Mountain Road and Bailey Ridge Road. This prescribed burn is designed to reduce forest fuels along Schaads Road just north of Lion Creek.

The prescribed burn is scheduled to begin on Friday, June 5th and will conclude on Sunday, June 7th. Resources assigned to the VMP will consist of fire engines, fire crews, and cooperating agencies. Approximately 20 acres will be burned, depending on weather conditions.

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