San Mateo County, California – This week, San Mateo County is scheduled to have a series of controlled burns as Cal Fire starts controlled burns across 250 acres to lower wildfire danger and improve environmental health. Mostly found close to Pescadero and San Gregorio, these burns seek to remove dense vegetation and improve the resilience of nearby ecosystems.
Since the burns are scheduled to occur on private land tucked along the shoreline, residents south of Half Moon Bay may find smoke in those places. The targeted areas are laden with coyote brush and grass, which present significant fire hazards if left unmanaged. Cal Fire aims to lower the possibility of uncontrollably spreading wildfires, especially those that could damage inhabited areas, by lowering this vegetation accumulation.
Appointed Burn Boss for San Mateo County, Sarah Collamer discussed the strategic value of these burning…