San Andreas, CA…California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be completing hazardous fuel reduction pile burning in the vicinity of Highway 26 and Hogan Dam Road within the community of Rancho Calaveras in Calaveras County throughout the week of January 31st, 2022.

The treatment area encompasses approximately 200 acres of machine piles in three separate units created during Heavy Fire Equipment Operator Training conducted during the Spring of 2021. Weather conditions are forecasted to be favorable for ignition of these piles.

The burn is anticipated to begin between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and is expected to last 6 to 8 hours. The public may see smoke or fire during these times between Highway 26 and Hogan Dam Road. CAL FIRE Personnel will patrol all piles ignited until all are declared out.

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