FOREST SERVICE BEGINS PRESCRIBED BURNS IN EAST COUNTY

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January 9, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – The Palomar Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest will conduct prescribed burning from January 15, 2013 through June 30, 2013 when weather and fuel moisture conditions permit.  This vegetation removal is for the purpose of hazardous fuels reduction, community defense zone maintenance and forest health.  The prescribed burning will take place at various locations on the District including Palomar Mountain, Ramona, San Diego Country Estates, Sunshine Summit and Aguanga.  The projects will cover approximately 700 acres.  Some drifting smoke may be visible during the period of burning.

Residents and other public may call Battalion Chief Tim Gray at 619-902-1414 for more information.

The Descanso Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest will be conducting 300-500 acres of prescribed burning in the southeastern part of San Diego County.  The projects are located near the communities of Alpine, Pine Valley, and Mt. Laguna.  Prescribed burning will be conducted through June 2013, as weather and fuel conditions permit.  The purpose of these burns is to assist in providing community protection by slowing the spread of wildfires under normal summer conditions.

The Alpine area burn is located south-east of Alpine in the community of Carveacre. The area consists of Southern California chaparral that has not burned since 1970.

The Corte Madera burn is located south of the town of Pine Valley. The area consists of masticated and standing Southern California chaparral that has not burned since 1970.  The burn will tie into Interstate 8 and the Pine Fire of 2007, providing a significant buffer to the south of Pine Valley and North of Corte Madera Ranch.

The Mt. Laguna prescribed burn will be conducted from Wooded Hill to the Laguna Campground along Sunrise Highway. The burn will assist in providing community protection for the residents of Mt. Laguna and limit the severity of a stand replacing fire.

Residents in the area may call Battalion Chief Michael Tucker (619) 717-1017.


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