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<\/p>\nAngels Camp & Copperopolis, CA…The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will conduct a prescribed burn on the Whittle Vegetation Management Program (VMP) site in Calaveras County on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. The primary purpose of the prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous fuel around Fowler Peak Lookout, communication towers, and surrounding infrastructure located on top of the Bear Mountain Range, just East of Copperopolis and West of Angels Camp.<\/p>\n
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The prescribed burn will consist of approximately 60 acres along the ridgetop of Bear Mountain. Smoke will be visible from Highway 49 and Highway 4. Resources assigned will consist of fire engines, fire crews, and bulldozers.
\nBurning will be conducted from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. contingent on weather and fire activity.<\/p>\n
For additional information on preparing for and preventing wildfires visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
\nFollow us on Twitter: @CALFIRETCU and on Facebook @CAL FIRE Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit<\/p>\n
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