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Mendocino NF 2023 RX Fire Projects

Unit Information

825 N. Humboldt Ave. 
Willows, 
95988 
825 N. Humboldt Ave. 
Willows, 
95988 

Incident Contacts

  • Laura Leidner, Public Affairs Officer
    Email:
    laura.leidner@usda.gov
    Phone:
    (530) 934-1137

Pile burning planned in Westshore Project, May 3, 2023

Mendocino NF 2023 RX Fire Projects
Publication Type: News 05/05/2023

On Tuesday, May 2, crews successfully completed burning hand piles at the Soda Creek and Stonyford Stations. Some smoke may be visible in those areas. Please do not be concerned or report. Both hand pile units remain in patrol status.

On Wednesday, May 3, fuels specialists are planning to burn several piles in the Westshore Project area near Lake Pillsbury, pending favorable weather conditions. Crews will begin ignitions in the morning and will be mopping up and patrolling the unit for several days after.

Local fire officials and the air quality management district are aware of the prescribed fire operations.