Wondering where that smoke in the valley is coming from? The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s Lassen Modoc Unit is collaborating with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife on a significant agricultural burn project at the Honey Lake Wildlife Refuge in the Wendel area. The controlled burn is expected to reduce approximately 760 acres of flammable fuels while enhancing natural habitat.
The project, which began Monday, is scheduled to continue for the next two weeks, weather permitting. Supporting agencies include the Standish Volunteer Fire Department.
Residents in the Honey Lake Valley area may notice smoke visible for several days during the burn. It is important to note that this is a planned event and there is no immediate danger.
Cal-FIRE regularly engages in fuels reduction projects throughout the year to reduce dead and down fuels, improve wildlife habitat, watershed value and range improvement, and to reduce the risk of devastating wildfire.
