Pile burning on the Plumas National Forest

Press Release of January 9

QUINCY— Plumas National Forest fire managers are continuing to conduct pile burning this week as conditions allow.

The Feather River Ranger District is planning to treat approximately 19 acres of piles near Brush Creek Work Center and Upper Bald Rock Road beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, January 10, conditions permitting.

Ignitions may occur through Thursday as conditions allow. Smoke is expected to be visible but not have significant long-term impacts to communities. Short duration, minor smoke impacts are expected in the area near the Oro-Quincy Highway and Brush Creek Road above Berry Creek.

Visibility on roads in the project area may be reduced, especially early in the morning and late evening as smoke settles. Drivers in the area should use caution.

Last week the Mount Hough Ranger District treated approximately 1 acre of piles at the landings in Greenhorn and approximately 6 of the 16 acres of piles in Butterfly Valley.

If weather conditions become unfavorable, including increased or gusty winds in the area, burning will stop until conditions improve. Firefighters will be monitoring conditions and the burning piles until fires are out.