Prescribed burning is expected to start again tomorrow, Monday, April 14 at Paradise Lake in the Lucretia Road area near Magalia, conditions permitting.
Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District plan to treat approximately 41 acres of pile burning and underburning in the area southeast of Paradise Lake along Lucretia Road. It includes the Paradise Reservoir Picnic and Winter Fishing Area.
Ignitions are expected to start around 10 a.m. and may continue through Tuesday.
Smoke is expected to be visible from Magalia, Paradise, Chico and the Sacramento Valley, but is not expected to have significant long-term impacts to nearby communities.
Short duration, minor smoke impacts are expected in Paradise Lake and nearby neighborhoods in Magalia, as well as Skyway, Lucretia Road, Coutolenc Road and along neighboring forest roads.
Area residents and visitors sensitive to smoke may want to be prepared for potential smoke impacts and take measures to reduce exposure.
There will be increased firefighting equipment traffic in the area. It is recommended to use caution in the Lucretia Road area during the prescribed burning operation.
At times firefighters will be working on ignitions along the road and temporary traffic controls will be in place as needed. Drivers should watch for fire equipment exiting and entering roadways and possible slow traffic in the area for the next several days.
While Paradise Lake will still be accessible, those wanting to recreate there should be aware of smoke and traffic impacts which may affect the experience. Accessing the northern side of the lake from Northlake Road may be a better option for the next few days.
The area being treated is in the 2018 Camp Fire burned area on the Plumas National Forest. The pile burning and underburning occurring is part of critical fuel reduction work to protect area communities and residents, reducing the risk of wildfire.
See news release for more information. Sharing a couple photos of “before” prescribed burning in the area.
