Smoke from these operations will be visible in the Shake Ridge, Hwy. 88, and Cook’s Station areas of Amador County. Low intensity fire has historically been a routine and relatively frequent presence in the Sierra Nevada. Prior to 90 years ago fire was very much common place throughout the summer and fall months. The project is designed to replicate the kind of fire that was widely found throughout the Sierras during this period. Fire under specific conditions can be used to conduct fuels reduction efficiently and effectively while allowing the ecological benefits of fire to improve the area for wildlife and watershed benefits. CDF fire crews and firefighters will be conducting project operations under strict prescriptive requirements for weather conditions. This is to ensure fire behavior fulfills ecological and fire protection objectives of the project while keeping smoke impacts to a minimum. Burning operations will occur throughout October.
