Prescribed burn scheduled near Cuesta
–In cooperation with the San Luis Obispo Sportsmen’s Association, San Luis Obispo County APCD, and the California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Cal Fire plans to conduct up to 124 acres of prescribed burning on Tuesday, Oct. 9. The objective of this burn is to reduce the fire hazard and to provide important live-fire training for firefighters. Four fire engines, 1 hand crew, and 1 bulldozer will be utilized for this burn.
The burn is located at the shooting range approximately 3 miles northwest of Cuesta College along the north side of Highway 1 and Gilardi Road. Smoke will be visible in the El Chorro area from approximately 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. If conditions are not within established weather and resource parameters, the burn will be rescheduled.
