Pile burning ignitions are currently in progress at the Keenwild Fire Station to the north of town, according to the San Bernardino National Forest. Smoke and flame may be visible. Do not call 911.
Pile burning in Idyllwild area
By Idyllwild Town Crier
Pile burning ignitions are currently in progress at the Keenwild Fire Station to the north of town, according to the San Bernardino National Forest. Smoke and flame may be visible. Do not call 911.
The U.S. Forest Service will continue to conduct pile burns this week along the Pine Cove Fuel Break. The Forest Service has an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 piles to burn in the Pine Cove area. The burn area is about 230 acres and is one of the larger projects in the San Bernardino National Forest…
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