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Polaski Prescribed Burn 05-30-2026

Polaski Rx Burn Notice

Cosumnes River Prescribed Burn Association

Burn Window: May 30-31, 2026| Location: Somerset, Caldor Rd

Upcoming Prescribed Burn

Good Fire for the Cosumnes River Watershed

The Cosumnes River Prescribed Burn Association is planning a prescribed burn and training on May 30-31, weather and conditions permitting, along Caldor Road. This community-based burn supports hazardous fuel reduction, watershed health, a community fuel break, and local prescribed fire training.

Final ignition will only occur when weather, smoke, staffing, equipment, and site conditions are within the approved prescription.

If you are interested in observing the burn or attending the free community prescribed fire training, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Burn Details

Project Name: Polaski Rx

Location: Somerset, Caldor Rd

Burn Type: Understory Burn

Estimated Acres: 40 Acres

Burn Window: May 30-31, 2026

Expected Smoke Duration: From May 30-31, possible light smoke June 1-3
Expected Smoke Impacts: Impacts to Grizzly Flat and Omo Ranch are not expected. Smoke may settle overnight into the valleys in the Cosumnes watershed.

Why We Are Burning

🔥 Reduce hazardous fuels before wildfire season

🌊 Protect watershed health and reduce erosion risk

🌲 Improve ecosystem function and resilience

👨‍🚒 Build local prescribed fire capacity and training

Smoke Notice

Smoke may be visible from nearby roads of Gizzly Flats Rd and Omo Ranch Rd, neighborhoods, and surrounding communities. Smoke production is expected during active burning and may linger overnight in low-lying areas, especially along the river corridor. Burn operations are coordinated with fire and air quality authorities.

Safety & Operations

✔ 24Hr staffing and patrol following fire, until cold.

✔ Burn plan and prescription approved by CalFire.

✔ Qualified burn bosses on site.

✔ Weather conditions continuously monitored.

✔ Equipment and water resources staged

✔ Post-burn monitoring completed

Questions About This Burn?

For questions about this prescribed burn, smoke, or participation, please contact the Prescribed Fire Coordinator.

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Response time: typically within 48 hours

Community Note

Prescribed fire is a planned, permitted, and carefully managed tool used to reduce wildfire risk and restore fire-adapted landscapes. Thank you for supporting safe, community-based good fire in the Cosumnes River region.