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6/16/23 - Evening Update - Burn operations have concluded successfully on Thomas Mountain. Through the effectiveness and efficiency of the firefighters, a total of 580 acres was accomplished today.

The fire continued to burn through the designated area, consuming the intended vegetation and fuel sources as planned. This helps reduce the accumulation of flammable materials, mitigate the risks of uncontrolled wildfires, and promote the health and regeneration of the ecosystem.

The achievement reflects the expertise and professionalism of the firefighters involved as they carefully managed the fire to achieve the intended results while minimizing any potential risks and adverse effects. Their efforts contribute to maintaining forest health, enhancing public safety, and protecting valuable natural resources.

Smoke may still be visible throughout the evening and crews will be monitoring throughout the evening. Operations will begin again tomorrow at 9am.

The below video shows an example of controlled low-intensity fuel consumption achieved.

https://www.facebook.com/SanBernardinoNF/videos/259942889950264