A 270-acre prescribed burn

For the purposes to enhance wildlife habitats and reduce the fuels that can lead to wildfires, the U-S Forest Service is in action today, conducting a prescribe burn today off the Rifle Range Rd., Mtn Rest of approximately 270 acres. Smoke may be visible from Hwy 28 and Cassidy Bridge, but minimal.   The burn is to start around 10:30 am and, for the most part, completed by 5 pm.