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This week fuel crews on the Trabuco Ranger District conducted a prescribed broadcast burn near the Firefighter Memorial off SR-74 Ortega Hwy, accomplishing 30 acres. The crews will continue to patrol and monitor the area. Smoke will be visible in the area for the next few days. This project is funded in part by the Presidents Inflation Reduction Act which is a part of confronting the wildfire crisis.

Prescribed Fire is part of Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: https://fs.usda.gov/managing-land/wildfire-crisis. Prescribed fire plays an important role in forest health and in reducing extreme wildfires and their negative impact. These fires also help reduce heavy fuel loads while simultaneously opening the conifer forest structure and maintaining the health of meadow habitats. Fire is also used to enhance native plant communities and cultural landscapes and improve wildlife habitats. Another goal is to provide defensible space for communities and developed areas within and surrounding the CNF. With all fire comes smoke, and the U.S. Forest Service works to mitigate smoke impacts from prescribed fires on the communities in the area.

Firefighter Memorial Rx - Trabuco Ranger District - 4/16/2024

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:10

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Firefighter Memorial Rx - Trabuco Ranger District - 4/16/2024

Fuel crews accomplished, 30 acres, broadcast burn on the Trabuco Ranger District off the South Main Divide Road near the Firefighter Memorial site.