San Andreas -  The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit will be conducting a prescribed burning operation in the vicinity of Pine Mountain Lake (PML), Tuesday, June 23rd thru Thursday, June 25th, 2026.

Units will be ignited in the PML VMP near Pine Mountain Lake Subdivision encompassing approximately 120 acres. The beneficial fire is being conducted for noxious weed abatement, contributing to rangeland improvement on portions. Along with hazardous fuels reduction to Pine Mountain Lake Subdivision.

Prescribed burning will occur between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Control lines and established roadways will be used to prevent spread of fire from areas outside of the burn units. Firefighters will remain at scene during active burning and will be patrolling the area for multiple days after ignitions are complete.

CAL FIRE News Release