Angels Camp, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn and training on the Whittle Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site in Calaveras County on Monday, October 17, 2022.

The primary purpose of the prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous fuel and improve rangeland West of Angels Camp.
The prescribed burn will consist of approximately 550 acres along the East side of Fowler Peak. Smoke will be visible from Highway 49 and Highway 4. Resources assigned will consist of fire engines, fire crews, helicopters, and bulldozers.

Burning will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. contingent on weather and fire activity.
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