Controlled Burn Scheduled For East County
Smoke Will Be Visible Throughout County
Posted: 06/13/2012
Last Updated:
341 days ago
Plumes of smoke will rise over the southeastern reaches of San Diego County over the next several days starting Wednesday as state firefighters take part in a brush-clearing controlled burn.
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Crews will conduct the prescribed burn in the McCain Valley area east of Live Oak Springs between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday and again Thursday, according to Cal Fire.In addition to removing dry vegetation from about 125 acres in the remote locale, the operation will serve as a "valuable training tool," said Cal Fire Capt. Mike Mohler.The resulting smoke likely will be visible from many parts of the county, he said.Copyright Do you have more information about this story? Click here to contact usCopyright 2012 by City News Service. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
