Pile burning planned this week on Mount Hough Ranger District at Bucks and Antelope Lakes

Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Mount Hough Ranger District plan to conduct pile burning operations starting tomorrow at Bucks Lake and Antelope Lake Recreation Areas, conditions permitting.

At Bucks Lake, firefighters plan to treat approximately 6 acres of piles located near Rainbow Point.  Ignitions are not expected to take more than one day.

Smoke is expected to be visible from Lake Shore Resort and Bucks Lake Dam, but not have impacts to nearby communities.  Short duration, minor smoke impacts are possible on neighboring forest roads and Mill Creek Trail.

At Antelope Lake Recreation Area, firefighters plan to treat approximately 10 acres of piles in and around recreation sites, including Boulder Creek, Lone Rock and Long Point Campgrounds.

Ignitions are expected to start tomorrow and continue Tuesday and possibly Wednesday.

Smoke is not expected to be highly visible outside of the Antelope Lake area and there are no smoke impacts expected for nearby communities.  Short duration, minor smoke impacts are possible on neighboring forest roads.

There will be increased firefighting equipment traffic in these areas.  Drivers in the area should use caution, watch for fire equipment exiting and entering area roadways, and possible slow traffic.

Area residents and visitors planning to recreate in the area, including hunting and fishing, are asked to be aware of their surroundings, be prepared for possible short-term smoke and reduced visibility even on the lakes, and to watch for vehicle traffic and firefighters working near roads.

If weather conditions become unfavorable, including increased or gusty winds in the area, burning will stop until conditions improve.  Firefighters will be monitoring conditions throughout operations.

For more information on the Plumas National Forest, visit fs.usda.gov/plumas or on Facebook at facebook.com/USFSPlumas.

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