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. This project is in the North-Eastern portion of Calaveras County near Winton Road and North Bald Mountain Road in West Point, CA. Smoke may be visible in the area during the prescribed burn. This prescribed burn is designed to reduce forest fuels in strategic locations within the project area.

The prescribed burn of approximately 45 acres in timber understory is scheduled for Monday, October 31, 2022 and Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Additional prescribed burns within the project area are anticipated throughout the winter and spring, depending upon fuel and weather conditions.

Burning operations will be conducted from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., contingent on favorable conditions.

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