U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will begin prescribed fire operations in Slaughterhouse Canyon, north of Spooner Summit, on Oct. 30.

The total unit size is 30 acres. Fuels management crews may burn as much of the unit as possible, weather and conditions permitting. Operations are likely to continue through the end of the week.

Because of the project size, a significant amount of smoke may be seen rising from the area. Smoke will be visible on Highway 28 and may be visible on Highway 50.

The Forest Service strives to minimize the impacts of smoke on local communities. Smoke-sensitive residents should consider staying indoors and keeping doors, windows and outside vents closed.

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, No. 6.