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Conditions are looking favorable for #KlamathNF fire personnel to begin prescribed burning out at Scott Bar Mountain tomorrow (Monday). 

Scott Bar Mountain is about 12 miles west of Fort Jones near Jones Beach and Indian Scotty Campground on the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District. Goals for the burn include improving defensibility of communities during wildfires, increasing fire resiliency of timber stands, and improving habitat for wildlife. 

The Scott Bar Mountain Prescribed Burn is an ongoing effort to maintain a shaded fuel break that is strategically connected to a series of ridgetop fuel reduction treatments from several other projects. The connectivity of these projects creates a landscape-scale fuel break that can be used during wildfire events to protect communities, infrastructure, and natural resources.

Prescribed burning and Scott Bar Mountain could occur for several days on up to 550 acres. Burning will be taking place directly along the Scott River Road at times. Motorists are asked to watch for smoke, fire personnel, and equipment. Please reduce speeds when travelling through the area. There could be periods where traffic will be controlled with a pilot car is conditions warrant.