Be prepared for smoke near Bieber. Calfire LMU, in collaboration with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is initiating the Ash Creek Wildlife Refuge prescribed burn today. This significant effort involves over 2,700 acres in Big Valley and is part of a multi-year project aimed at enhancing wildlife habitat, curbing the spread of noxious weeds, and managing vegetation along Bieber/Lookout Road. The primary goal is to create a safer environment by preventing potential wildfires from encroaching on the refuge and threatening nearby homes and ranches.
Expect visible smoke throughout the valley, but officials ask that you refrain from reporting it. The burn operations are carefully planned and will be halted if weather conditions are not conducive to a controlled, low-intensity burn.
