Starting today through Wednesday, CAL FIRE will be conducting a 23-acre prescribed burn on private land east of Santa Margarita.
Burning is expected to begin at 9:45 a.m. and conclude at around 6 p.m.
Residents in the communities of Santa Margarita, Park Hill, Atascadero, and Creston can expect to see some smoke.
The burn comes ahead of wildfire season and firefighters say it will help minimize the risk of wildfire outbreaks.
Firefighters from CAL FIRE will conduct the burn in cooperation with SLO County Air Pollution Control District, San Luis Obispo Fire Safe Council and local landowners.
To monitor air quality in your neighborhood, visit SLOCleanAir.org.
