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Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) are community based, mutual aid networks that help private landowners put “good fire” back on the land. PBAs across California have increased the capacity for communities to do more prescribed fire for ecological, cultural, and safety reasons.
The primary goal for this pile burn is to burn deadwood left over from a dozer line from the 2024 Apache Fire to protect the Pinyon/oak forests for future generations and to increase the fire-safety for nearby communities.
Depending on the specific weather conditions that day, residents in the area may see smoke in Cuyama South of Ventucopa. Smoke may be seen in East of Hwy 33; however, PBA fire resources will be on scene to conduct the burn, monitor its progress, and provide oversight of all activities. Ventura Cunty Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) staff have reviewed the Smoke Management Plans for these burns and provided conditions to minimize smoke impacts in Ventura County. Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) has approved a burn permit for this burning. VCAPCD and VCFD are both the agencies permitting these burns.
For additional information or to Volunteer for the Ventura County Resource Conservation District, please call VCRCD at 805-764-5135 or email: kevin.mason@vcrcd.org.
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