Prescribed Burning in Dog Valley this Week

RENO, Nev. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District will continue prescribed burning in Dog Valley, west of Reno, Nevada.  Residents in the Bordertown area may see visible smoke during prescribed burning operation. Please do not call 911; local fire departments have been notified and are aware of planned activities.

This week, interagency fire crews will burn approximately 25 acres on the north end of Dog Valley.  Next week, operations will shift to a 38-acre area near Crystal Mine in the middle of the valley. During these operations, Forest users will not be able to recreate in the immediate area.

Prescribed fire is a critical tool to reduce the threat of high-severity wildfires, prevent insect and disease outbreaks, recycle nutrients that increase soil productivity, and improve wildlife habitat. Burn plans are developed to ensure safety, taking into account humidity levels, wind speed and direction, temperature, and fuels moisture.