U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations south of Homewood on Dec. 9.

Crews will burn approximately 5 to 10 acres per day on the south side of Meeks Meadow near Meeks Bay Avenue. Weather and conditions permitting, operations will continue through the week and possibly the weekend.

In addition, operations will continue on Lower Kingsbury Grade near Meadow Lane. Crews have completed 5 acres and will continue to burn until they complete the 19-acre unit.

Smoke from these prescribed fire project areas can be expected, is normal, and may continue for several days after the initial ignition. All prescribed fires are monitored regularly for burning and smoke dispersal and action is taken to mitigate concerns as they arise.

Forest Service staff will post road signs around the areas affected by the prescribed fire, send email notifications, and update the local fire information line at (530) 543.2600, ext6. To receive prescribed fire notifications, send an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us.