Inyo National Forest, Pacific Southwest Region
Forest Service News Release
Public Affairs Officer: Lisa Cox
[email protected] (760) 873-2427 www.fs.usda.gov/inyo
Pile burning Sunday through Monday in Lakes Basin

Pile burning Sunday through Monday in Lakes Basin
MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif., January 27, 2024 —Inyo National Forest fire personnel will continue pile burning operations tomorrow, Sunday January 28 through Monday, January 29 on the north side of Horseshoe Lake and the northeast side of Lake Mary in the Lakes Basin area. These two plots total approximately 64 acres to restore forest health and reduce hazardous fuels.

Lake Mary Road is currently inaccessible via wheeled vehicles because it is not plowed. However, cross-country skiers and snowshoers in the area should be aware of smoke impacts and stay clear of personnel and equipment for safety.

Updates will be released via:

Facebook:
www.facebook.com/inyonf

Forest website: www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/inyo/alerts-notices

After ignitions are complete, smoke may continue to be visible while firefighters continue mopping up. Ignitions are closely coordinated with the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District and National Weather Service meteorologists to ensure desired weather patterns and smoke dispersal are in place before ignitions. For more information visit: fire.airnow.gov

These pile burns are a being implemented under the “Lakes Basin Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project” Environmental Assessment completed in 2018.

Additional prescribed burn units may be targeted as fuel moistures and weather patterns allow into the coming spring months. More information will be provided on those projects as it becomes available.

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