News Release

Fall weather to allow for pile burning

Date: November 8, 2024
Contact: Roseann Worley, 530-595-6101

MINERAL, Calif. — Lassen Volcanic National Park plans to hand ignite burn piles as cool and wet weather begin to dominate the forecast. The park will take advantage of the changing weather conditions to complete the final phase of fuels reduction projects throughout the park when enough precipitation has fallen to prevent flames from spreading beyond pile areas. “The burning of piles is a critical part of the process to protect park facilities and improve the safety for park visitors,” stated Superintendent Roseann Worley.

Crews generally construct piles by hand into a pyramid shape with finer fuels in the center and larger fuels towards the outside. This construction helps fire fighters ignite the piles even after some precipitation has fallen and contributes to better pile consumption. Piles intended for burning are all associated with hazardous fuel reduction projects designed to protect park infrastructure and minimize the intensity of unwanted wildfires. These piles have cured over time, making them ideal for burning and contributing to almost complete consumption.

Fuels reduction projects throughout the park have produced numerous burn piles, including larger machine piles from Dixie Fire recovery. This season emphasis will be placed on Mineral Headquarters, Manzanita Lake, Warner Valley, and Juniper Lake areas.

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