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Arnold, CA — A one-day planned burn is underway in the Arnold area of Calaveras County on this Memorial Day.
CAL Fire is doing work at the Ellis Vegetation Treatment Plan site near Highway 4 and Red Tail Hawk Road. The burning started at around 9 am and should wrap up at 5 pm. Smoke may be visible in the area throughout today. The goal is to reduce hazardous fuels ahead of the peak fire season. Three engines and a crew are assigned to the project.
Be prepared for activity in that area.
Written by BJ Hansen.
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