MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. – On Monday, Feb. 12, starting at 1 p.m., Cal Fire’s Mendocino Unit will be conducting a vegetation management control burn on privately-owned land near the Shamrock Ranch, near the community of Laytonville, in the northern portion of Mendocino County.

The prescribed burning conducted under this vegetation management program project will be done to meet a specific objective and conducted under specific climatic conditions to ensure control and minimize air quality and biological impacts.

These conditions will mimic conditions under which natural wildfires occur to maximize the positive effects of fire on vegetation.

Burning is planned for Monday, Feb. 12, through Tuesday, Feb. 13, weather and air quality conditions permitting.

The burn will be conducted under very tight restrictions for the personal safety of firefighters and area residents.

If there are any indications that the burn cannot be conducted in a safe manner, such as high winds or local fire activity, the burn will be cancelled.

Cal Fire reminds all residents that their safety is of the utmost concern.

This project burn will be conducted under strictly controlled weather and fuel conditions. Smoke and aircraft may be visible in the area.

For information on how to create defensible space, as well as tips to prevent wildfires, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.