MEDIA ADVISORY

CAL FIRE San Bernardino–Inyo–Mono Unit

Date: December 8, 2025
Contact: Communications Bureau • [email protected]

Smoke Advisory – Independence Area (Dec. 9–12)

CAL FIRE will be conducting pile burning, weather permitting, December 9–12 near the community of Independence. Smoke may be visible along Highway 395 and in surrounding areas between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM on operational burn days.

General Location: East of Independence, near Mazourka Canyon Road.

Pile burning helps reduce invasive vegetation and improve overall fuel conditions in the area.

For questions or additional information, please contact:
On Duty Public Information Officer
909-881-6949
[email protected]