MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. – On Monday, May 6, and Tuesday, May 7, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, Mendocino Unit will be conducting a vegetation management prescribed burn on privately owned land, approximately 6 miles west of the city of Ukiah, between Robinson Creek Road and Low Gap Roads.

Burning will begin at approximately 10 a.m. and last until approximately 5 p.m. each day.

The prescribed burning being done under this vegetation management program project will be conducted under specific climatic conditions to ensure control and minimize air quality and other impacts. Smoke and aircraft will be visible in the area.

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 canceled.

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