The Lakeside Ranger District plans to conduct prescribed fire operations across 2,254 acres starting as early as May 8 and running through May 15, 2024 as weather and vegetation conditions allow for successful operations. The Doyle (354 acres) and Ortega (1,900 acres) burn units are located directly to the southwest of Vernon and are situated along Forest Roads 44 and 3D.
Fire managers will be monitoring weather conditions leading up to, during, and after implementation and will not burn during, or with high forecasted winds. If conditions are favorable and ignitions occur, smoke...