Prescribed burn planned in Gabilan Range on July 29

Cal Fire announced that it will be conducting a prescribed burn in the Gabilan Range east of Salinas on Monday.

It warns that smoke from the prescribed burn will be visible from Hollister, the Santa Clara Valley, the Salinas Valley and San Benito county. The burn is expected to be about 367 acres, but it will be postponed if weather conditions are not favorable.

The purpose of the prescribed burn is to reintroduce fire to the ecosystem. Cal Fire said it will remove brush and downed wood debris, increasing the fire safety. It also said the burn will provide hands-on training for firefighters while working in a controlled environment.