NEWS RELEASES
Prescribed Burns Set For Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through California State Parks' website.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in San Diego County plans prescribed fire burns between March 26 - May 1, 2019 for part of a forest health and recovery program. In particular, The California Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the California Department of Forestry and Fire protection (CAL FIRE) will administer the burn in order to minimize the smoke impacts on surrounding communities.
According to a press release by California State Parks, "This treatment will enhance the health of the forest by restoring essential nutrients to the soil and reducing the chance of a catastrophic wildfire." Some public trails near the burn area may be closed the day of the burn. People traveling near the fire burn areas may see smoke from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of the burn. In the unlikely event you smell smoke, County officials urge you to take precautions and use common sense to reduce any harmful health effects by limiting outdoor activities.
Learn more about Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and updates during this period, visit the park's website.
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