Pile burning planned this week on Mount Hough Ranger District near Quincy

QUINCY, Calif., December 1, 2025 — Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Mount Hough Ranger District plan to conduct pile burning operations this week, conditions permitting.

Approximately 42 acres of piles located around the Mount Hough Ranger District office and surrounding area are planned for ignitions starting tomorrow and continuing through Friday as weather and conditions allow. 

Firefighters will be working to minimize smoke impacts to nearby residents and California State Highways 70 and 89 by limiting ignitions. Ignitions may continue in the project area in the coming weeks as needed if fuels remain within prescription. 

Smoke is expected to be visible from Quincy and California State Highways 70 and 89, and the surrounding area. 

Short duration, minor smoke impacts are possible on California State Highways 70 and 89 near the Ranger District office and neighboring forest roads.  Visibility on roads in the project area may be reduced, especially early in the morning and late evening as smoke settles.

Area residents and visitors are asked to be aware of their surroundings, be prepared for possible short-term smoke and reduced visibility, and watch for vehicle traffic and firefighters working near roads.

If weather conditions become unfavorable, including increased or gusty winds in the area, burning will stop until conditions improve. Firefighters will be monitoring conditions throughout operations.

For more information on the Plumas National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/plumas or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USFSPlumas.

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