March 9, 2023 - Evening Update – Today’s burn operations have concluded, there may still be smoke may be visible through the night, all piles are lined and surrounded by snow and holding in place. This will be in patrol status and monitored. There was a total of 9 acres accomplished.

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March 9, 2023 - Evening Update – Today’s burn operations have concluded, there may still be smoke and flames may be visible through the night, all piles are lined and surrounded by snow and holding in place. This will be in patrol status and monitored.

#PrescribedBurn #PrescribedFire #ForestHealth #CranstonReforestationPrescribedBurn

March 9, 2023 - The San Bernardino National Forest (BDF) San Jacinto Ranger District will be conducting pile-burning operations today weather and environmental conditions allowed. Operations will begin around 9:00am and continue until approximately 5:00pm. There is a plan to burn approximately 10 acres occurring around the Banning Fire Station. Residents and visitors will see flames and smoke visible throughout the day and evening. Firefighters will be monitoring the area until all piles are extinguished.

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 SBNF. With all fire comes smoke, and the U.S. Forest Service work to mitigate smoke impacts from prescribed fires on the communities in the area.


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March 9, 2023 - The San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF) Front Country Ranger District will be conducting pile-burning operations today weather and environmental conditions allowed. Operations will begin around 9:00am and continue until approximately 5:00pm. There is a plan to burn approximately 9 acres occurring around the Banning Fire Station. Residents and visitors will see flames and smoke visible throughout the day and evening. Firefighters will be monitoring the area until all piles are extinguished.

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 SBNF. With all fire comes smoke, and the U.S. Forest Service work to mitigate smoke impacts from prescribed fires on the communities in the area.

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2023 BDF Planned Projects

4/14/2023 (updated)
 

Below are current planned fuel treatment projects occurring across the San Bernardino National Forest (BDF). These projects will be updated, and additional projects could be added as planning is completed.

Front Country Ranger District

• Angelus Oaks Prescribed Burn near the Community Angelus Oaks: Understory burn
• Banning Prescribed Burn near Banning: Pile burns approximately 9 acres
• Mill Creek Prescribed Burn near Mentone: Pile burns approximately 21 acres
• City Creek Prescribed Burn near Highland: Pile burns approximately 25 acres
• Del Rosa Prescribed Burn near Del Rosa Community: Pile burns approximately 25 acres

Mountaintop Ranger District

• Grass Valley Prescribed Burn near Grass Valley Lake: Pile Burn approximately 100 acres
• Baldwin Lake Project near Baldwin Lake just east of Big Bear approximately 70 acres
• Fawnskin Prescribed Burn near Discovery Center and the district office approximately 15 acres

San Jacinto Ranger District

• Cranston Reforestation Prescribed Burn near Southeast Mountain Center: Pile Burn approximately 50 acres
• Cranston Station Prescribed Burn near Hwy 74 west of Hemet: Pile burn approximately 5 acres
• Alandale Prescribed Burn near Hwy 74 Pine Wood: Pile burn approximately 15 acres
• Kenworthy Prescribed Burn near Garner Valley: Pile Burn approximately 10 acres
• Thomas Mountain Prescribed Burn near Garner Valley and Little Thomas Mountain Campground (currently monitoring weather in the area)

March 8, 2023 - Evening Update – Today’s burn operations in the San Jacinto Ranger District have concluded, there may still be smoke, and flames may be visible through the night, all piles are lined and surrounded by snow and holding in place. This will be in patrol status and monitored. There was a total of 14 acres accomplished.

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March 8, 2023 - The San Bernardino National Forest (BDF) San Jacinto Ranger District will be conducting a prescribed pile burn from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm weather and environmental conditions allowed. There are two locations where prescribed burning will be occurring:

Cranston fire station is along HWY 74 just east of the community of Mentone for a total of 10 acres.  

Kenworthy Fire Station is also along HWY 74, near the community of Garner Valley, for a total of 14 acres.

Both locations is to work on hazard mitigation around the station infrastructure. Residents and visitors will see flames and smoke visible throughout the day and evening. Firefighters will be monitoring the area until all piles are extinguished.

Prescribed fire plays an important role in forest health and 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 SBNF. With all fire comes smoke, the U.S. Forest Service work to mitigate smoke impacts from prescribed fires on the communities in the area.

#PrescribedBurn #PrescribedFire #ForestHealth

ELKINS, W.Va., March 7, 2023 — Monongahela National Forest plans to conduct a prescribed burn on two units in the Chestnut Ridge area southeast of Green Bank this Thursday if weather conditions permit. This 212-acre prescribed burn will benefit the savanna ecosystem on Chestnut Ridge, improve overall forest health and wildlife habitat, and help reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfires.

The burn area will be closed to the public on the day of the burn and may be closed for several days after to ensure public safety. Signs will be posted on nearby roads before and during burning.

Residents and Forest visitors may see and smell smoke for several days. If you encounter smoke on the highway, slow down, turn on your vehicle’s lights and drive appropriately for the conditions.

Prescribed fires are conducted under specific weather conditions and are designed to accomplish pre-determined forest management goals. Monongahela National Forest follows strict guidelines for conducting prescribed burns, and takes into consideration environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and wind. If any environmental conditions are not within limits, the burns will be postponed.

Local radio stations will be alerted to burn activities ahead of time. Check https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wvmof-chestnut-ridge-savanna-units-1-2 for updates and a map of the area.

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Favorable weather conditions have created an opportunity to begin pile burning today at the Chico Seed Orchard.  Ten acres of piles is planned for this forest administrative site.

Smoke may be visible. Please do not be concerned or report. Local fire officials and the air quality management district are aware of the prescribed fire operations.