Even as the first rain is falling, fire officials warn that burning restrictions are still in place in the Mother Lode.
Burning permits are still suspended, and will be until a full analysis of fuel moisture is finished, after the storm moves through.
There are some preparations being made for winter: crews will be reduced at various stations tomorrow morning, and the Blue Mountain Lookout station will be closed.
This post was last modified on 01/31/2009 5:56 pm