LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The Los Angeles County Fire Department, in coordination with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, will conduct a prescribed burn Friday in the Santa Monica Mountains in an effort to reduce the risk of wildfires.
The burn is expected to take place near Santa Maria Road and Dirt Mulholland Road from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, weather and environmental conditions permitting, according to MRCA.
LACoFD officials, with assistance from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and MRCA Fire Division personnel, are expected to be on hand to help coordinate the burn, manage traffic and ensure public safety.
“The plot burn is part of an ongoing effort to reduce wildfire risk, improve ecosystem health, and enhance community protection through strategic fuel management,” according to an MRCA statement.
The prescribed burn will be conducted one plot at a time over approximately eight hours, with fire crews using a “mosaic burning” strategy to create a patchwork of burned and unburned vegetation, officials said. A similar operation was conducted in the Topanga area in April.
“This is a planned plot burn conducted by trained personnel operating under a chief-approved burn plan and incident action plan. Fire crews will remain on-site throughout the operation to monitor conditions and ensure the burn remains within established control lines,” according to MRCA.
Smoke may be visible and linger in several areas after ignition.
Individuals sensitive to smoke, including children, older adults, and those with respiratory conditions, were advised to limit outdoor activity if smoke is present.
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