With the recent snowfall on the Ochoco National Forest, firefighters will begin pile burning Wednesday, October 26.
Firefighters will start in the McKay area near Forest Road 4260 and continue burning piles on various units as conditions allow. There are approximately 5,100 acres of piles slated to be burned across the Forest this winter.
Ignitions will continue today 11 miles SE of Brothers. Smoke will likely be visible from Hwy 20, Brothers, Hampton & surrounding areas.
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