Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest begins prescribed fires

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this March, pending all required approvals, according to a statement from HTNF.

We estimate this work to continue through May as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.  Prescribed fires planned for the area include:

Approximately 826 acres of understory prescribed burning in several locations in the Dog Valley Fuels Reduction Project area west of Verdi, Nevada, located in Sierra County, California.

Approximately 229 acres of understory prescribed burning in the Galena Creek/ Arrowhawk Fuels Reduction Project area southwest of Reno, Nevada, located in Washoe County, Nevada.

Approximately 100 acres of understory prescribed burning in the Clear Creek Fuels Reduction Project area southwest of Carson City, Nevada, located in Douglas County, Nevada.

Those areas may be closed to the public for several days for public safety. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.

Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.

We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.  Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, social media channels, and InciWeb , the interagency incident information system. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.

For more information, visit the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest website or join the conversation on Facebook and X .

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