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STF Rx Burn Update – Afternoon June 22, 2023
2023 - Strawberry Prescribed Burn, Summit Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest, 2023 - Dry Meadow Prescribed Burn, Summit Ranger District, Stanislaus National Forest
Publication Type: Announcement 06/23/2023
Please be advised that a portion of Crabtree Road is anticipated to be closed at least through Friday due to prescribed fire operations. The Crabtree Road will be closed from Highway 108 to the intersection of Forest Road 4N11/4N26. This closure is to protect the safety of firefighters as well as the public during firing along the road.
Prescribed burning will continue today in the Strawberry Prescribed Burn Project area (along Crabtree Road). The units that are planning to be burned today are S05, CS5, and possible S04. In the Dry Meadow Rx Burn Project area, DM 48 is anticipated to be burned today. See map for reference.
The Strawberry and Pinecrest Academy areas are anticipated to experience heavy smoke this morning. After the smoke lifts in the afternoon, smoke is expected to return to a medium level. Sensitive individuals need to limit or avoid long or intense outdoor activities. For more information on wildland fire air quality, please visit: https://www.airnow.gov/air-quality-and-health/
An update will be provided when Crabtree Road is open.