Inyo National Forest, Pacific Southwest Region
Forest Service News Release
Public Information Officer: Kirstie Butler
[email protected]
760-647-3004
www.fs.usda.gov/inyo

Pile Burning Continues in Reds Meadow

Bishop, California, January 27, 2026— Inyo National Forest employees will continue
pile burning efforts in the Reds Meadow Valley starting tomorrow, January 28. Plenty of
snow coverage and cold overnight temperatures have made for good conditions to
continue this much needed forest health fuels reduction project.

Crews will focus on area FH-1 tomorrow, for a total of 31 acres. As conditions allow,
personnel will then move on to units FR-13, FR-14, and FR-15 (see attached map for
unit locations).

Smoke impacts are minimized as much as possible in coordination with the San Joaquin
Valley Air Pollution Control District and National Weather Service meteorologists to
ensure desired smoke dispersal. Smoke will be visible from Mammoth Lakes, Highway
395, Highway 203, and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area.

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