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Crews from the Salmon Scott River Ranger District are planning to implement a prescribed burn beginning Wednesday, May 21st at Masterson Loop if conditions allow. The project area is located approximately four miles east of Callahan, CA. Fire crews will target up to 160 acres for burning utilizing aerial ignition via an unmanned aircraft system as the lighting method.

The project area is strategically integrated with a network of fuel reduction treatments along adjacent ridgelines in the Klamath National Forest. These treatments, developed through collaborative efforts with regional partners, form a cohesive fuel break system extending across the rugged terrain northwest of Callahan. This interconnected landscape-scale strategy enhances wildfire protection for nearby communities, infrastructure, and natural resources by creating barriers that can be leveraged during fire events. 

Smoke from this project will be visible from Callahan. 

Motorists should exercise caution when driving in areas of smoke – turn on headlights, reduce speed, and keep an eye out for personnel and apparatus that may be working alongside the road.