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Today, fuel crews on the PRD are burning piles in Jeff Valley. Residents and visitors may see smoke from the 76, the 79 and surrounding communities. We ask the pubic not to call 911 if smoke is seen in the area. This project funded in part by the President's Inflation Reduction Act which is a part of confronting the wildfire crisis.

Today, fuel crews on the DRD are burning piles in the Mount Laguna area off Los Hurcos Rd. Residents and visitors may see smoke from Sunrise Hwy, the I-8 and surrounding communities. We ask the pubic not to call 911 if smoke is seen in the area. This project funded in part by the President's Inflation Reduction Act which is a part of confronting the wildfire crisis.

Last week fuel crews on the DRD conducted three prescribed burns, accomplishing 10 acres in Deer Park Oak Woodlands, 15 acres off Bear Valley Road north of Pine Valley, and 20 acres in Mount Laguna.  These projects are funded in part by the Presidents Inflation Reduction Act which is a part of confronting the wildfire crisis.

Today, fuel crews on the DRD are burning piles south of Pine Valley off Bear Valley Road near Long Valley Rd. Two locations in Mount Laguna, one off Los Huros Rd, and the second at Deer Park/Pine Creek roads. Residents and visitors may see smoke from Sunrise Hwy, the 79, the I-8, and surrounding communities. We ask the public not to call 911 if smoke is seen in these areas. 

Today, fuel crews on Descanso Ranger District are burning 20 acres of piles off Los Hurcos Rd in the Mount Laguna area, and 15 acres of piles off Bear Valley Rd near Long Valley Rd south of Pine Valley. Residents & visitors may see smoke from Sunrise Hwy the I-8, and surrounding communities. Residents & visitors may see smoke from Sunrise Hwy the I-8, Pine Valley and surrounding communities. We ask the public not to call 911 if smoke is seen in these areas. 

3/4/24 - The Cleveland National Forest (CNF) Palomar Ranger District (PRD) is set to initiate prescribed fire preparation on the following projects:Prescribed Fire Preparation:Jeff Valley (maps 1-2) – Crews may be working on handlines and various pile burn prep activities.Palomar Fuel breaks (map 3) – Crews may be working on various preparations for burning.Fry Creek (map 4) – Crews may be working on various preparations for burning.

#JeffValleyRX2/28/24 – The Cleveland National Forest Palomar Ranger district will be conducting a prescribed burn on the Jeff Valley fuel project, contingent on weather and environmental conditions. Residents and visitors will see smoke visible throughout the day around Palomar Mountain, Escondido, Pala, Valley Center, and surrounding communities. Please DO NOT REPORT.

#JeffValleyRxThe Palomar Ranger Districts experienced favorable weather and environmental conditions, enabling the implementation of prescribed fire activities across the Jeff Valley Fuel Project, firefighters achieved progress on 40 acres. This California Climate Investment grant and the Presidents Inflation Reduction Act which is a part of confronting the wildfire crisis.Residents and visitors in these areas may observe visible smoke throughout the evening. Please DO NOT REPORT.

#JeffValleyRX2/27/24 – The Cleveland National Forest Palomar Ranger district will be conducting a prescribed burn on the Jeff Valley fuel project, contingent on weather and environmental conditions. Residents and visitors will see smoke visible throughout the day in the areas of Palomar Mountain, Escondido, Pala, Valley Center, and surrounding communities. Please DO NOT REPORT.California Climate Investment grant and the Presidents Inflation Reduction Act which is a part of confronting the wildfire crisis.

2/26/24 - The Cleveland National Forest (CNF) Trabuco Ranger District (TRD) is set to initiate prescribed fire preparation on the following projects:Prescribed Fire Preparation:Project: