Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest are continuing extensive pile-burning efforts this week, aiming to reduce wildfire risk across key areas. In the Beckwourth Ranger District, 100 acres were burned near Gold Lake today, with an additional 90 acres planned for tomorrow near Gold Lake Lodge and 40 acres on Friday if weather allows.
On the Mount Hough Ranger District, 27 acres burned Tuesday, and an additional 5 acres are scheduled at Boulder Creek Campground near Antelope Lake tomorrow. Crews also plan to burn 41 acres near Quincy along Highway 70 and Elizabethtown Road.
Smoke will be visible in surrounding areas, including Quincy and Taylorsville, though impacts are expected to be minor.
Smoke is expected to be visible in the area but not have significant long-term impacts to nearby communities, including Graeagle, Blairsden, Clio, Portola, Genesee Valley, Taylorsville, Quincy and Meadow Valley, including neighboring forest roads, California State Highway 70, Gold Lake Highway and Antelope Lake Road. Visibility on roads in the project area may be reduced, especially early in the morning and late evening as smoke settles.
There will be increased firefighting equipment traffic in these areas. Drivers in the area should use caution, watch for fire equipment exiting and entering area roadways, and possible slow traffic.
Photo courtesy Plumas National Forest- Pile Burning in Lakes Basin
