Update: Prescribed fire Salmon Piles NWR in Humboldt County - March 16 status
Briefly

The Salmon Piles NWR prescribed fire project was initiated on March 12 in Humboldt County, California. This controlled burning is part of broader wildfire prevention measures. The project aims to manage vegetation and reduce risks associated with unintended wildfires. Prescribed fires are carefully executed by trained professionals to ensure safety and effectiveness in mitigating wildfire hazards in sensitive areas. The project has been actively burning for four days and reflects ongoing efforts to adopt and utilize both traditional and innovative fire management strategies.
The Salmon Piles NWR prescribed fire project in Humboldt County commenced at 9:54 a.m. on March 12, as part of a wildfire prevention strategy.
Prescribed fire, also known as prescribed burn, is a controlled means of burning land to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires in vulnerable areas.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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