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June 18, 2023 - Evening Update - Burn operations for today have concluded successfully and to date, approximately 1,122 acres have been accomplished. Due to a wind advisory, there were no ignitions today. Instead, the strategy involved utilizing the fire’s natural behavior to consume fuels and build depth to predetermined holding lines.

Did you know there are several plants and animals that depend on fire to survive and move along their life cycles? The relationship between fire and certain species is known as pyrodiversity. For example, some plants have seeds that require the heat from a fire to germinate. The heat from the fire can trigger the release of seeds allowing them to establish new growth in the post-fire environment. Some examples of such plants are species of pines, eucalyptus, and wildflowers.

Additionally, fire can help to maintain open habitats and promote biodiversity. It can reduce the growth of shrubs and trees, creating open spaces that benefit certain grasses, forbs, and flowering plants. These plant species, in turn, provide food and habitat for a variety of animals, including insects, birds, and mammals.

The fire is still burning within the unit and sending up smoke; at times visible from Highway 74. Crews will be monitoring and working throughout the evening. Operations will begin again tomorrow at 9am.

For more information regarding this prescribed burn and the wildfire crisis response please go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/cabdf-2023-san-bernardino-national-forest-wildfire-crisis-response-

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