Published Jun 23, 2026 9:35 am : Updated Jun 23, 2026 10:55 am
Prescribed burning underway near Pine Mountain Lake - Photo by Karen Jensen
Update at 10:54 am: Prescribed burning is underway, and the smoke is visible in many surrounding communities. More details are below:
Original story posted at 9:35 am: Groveland, CA — A three-day prescribed burning project is scheduled today through Thursday in the vicinity of Pine Mountain Lake.
Approximately 120 acres will be ignited over the coming few days at the Pine Mountain Lake Vegetation Management Project site near the subdivision. CAL Fire reports that the major benefits include reducing both hazardous fuels and noxious weeds.
Prescribed burning is planned each day between 9 am and 5 pm. Control lines and established roadways will be used to prevent the spread outside of the burn units. Firefighters will remain on the scene and patrol the area for multiple days after the ignitions are complete.
This post was last modified on 06/23/2026 10:55 am
Written by BJ Hansen.
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