Fire crews to conduct prescribed burn at Oroville Airport

The Oroville Fire Department will conduct a 100-acre prescribed burn around the Oroville Airport on Tuesday.

Posted: May 26, 2020 9:26 AM

Updated: May 26, 2020 9:49 AM

Posted By: Deb Anderaos

OROVILLE, Calif. - The Oroville Fire Department will conduct a 100-acre prescribed burn around the Oroville Airport on Tuesday.

Fire crews said this burn is necessary and will clear the area around the airport of dry grass that is "readily ignitable" and has the potential to carry fire quickly.

The fire department said this is a chance for crews to refresh their skills of managing vegetation as they prepare for fire season, while also reducing potential hazards to the community.

City of Oroville Fire Department, along with crews from CAL FIRE/BCFD will be conducting a control burn to remove fuels on and around Oroville Airport. Smoke will be seen this morning and into early afternoon. @OrovilleFire
— CAL FIRE Butte Unit/Butte County Fire Department (@CALFIRE_ButteCo) May 26, 2020

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