Single Publication

Today, Cleveland NF fuel crews on the Trabuco Ranger District, are burn 15 acres of piles at the Firefighter Memorial off SR-74 Ortega Hwy. Residents and visitors may see smoke from Ortega Hwy, the I-15 and surrounding communities. We ask the public not to call 911 if smoke is seen in the area. 

This project funding in part by the President's 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.