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2023 French Meadows Rx

Unit Information

631 Coyote Street 
Nevada City, 
95959 
631 Coyote Street 
Nevada City, 
95959 

Incident Contacts

Lauren Faulkenberry
Email: lauren.faulkenberry@usda.gov
Phone: 530-559-9010
Hours: 0800 - 1700

This incident is no longer being updated.

French Meadows Reservoir is located approximately 36 miles northeast of Foresthill, Calif. on the Middle Fork of the American River. The burn project is located along Forest Service Road-96.

Ignition of the prescribed burn is expected to begin June 21 and may last up to two weeks, as conditions allow.

Burning is contingent on weather, fuel moisture and air quality. All burning is monitored and conducted in accordance with state and county air quality guidelines. And closely coordinated with local county air quality control districts.

Up to 500 acres may be treated with low-intensity fire. After ignitions, Tahoe National Forest fire staff will patrol and monitor the area 24-hours a day until the fire is determined out. 

Basic Information
Current as of Tue, 05/14/2024 - 12:39
Incident Type Prescribed Fire
Date of Origin
Coordinates 39° 6.251' Latitude
-120° 26.175' Longitude
Current Situation
Size 500 Acres