Strawberry, CA…May 30, 2023 – Fire managers have made good progress on the Strawberry Prescribed Fire having burned nearly 500 acres as of May 30. Motorists driving along the Highway 108 corridor may notice fire and smoke along the roadway as well as fire apparatus beginning Wednesday, June 1 and continuing June 9.

Motorists are urged to slow down and exercise caution when approaching Little Sweden from the east bound lane of Highway 108, the location of fire camp, all the way to the upper turn-off of Old Strawberry Road. Fire apparatus will be stationed along the highway to help remind motorists to exercise caution.

Currently there are 157 fire fighters assigned to the incident but numbers are expected to increase to nearly 300 personnel in the next few days.

Any questions or concerns, please contact Forest Public Affairs Officer, Benjamin Cossel at Benjamin.cossel@usda.gov

(USFS photo by Jim Mackensen)