Pile Burning Could Begin October 28 in Diamond Lake, North Umpqua Ranger Districts

Pile burning could begin Wednesday, October 28, in parts of the Diamond Lake and North Umpqua ranger districts, if weather conditions remain favorable and all required approvals are in place.

The planned locations in the Diamond Lake Ranger District include Sandshed 114 and Lagoon 108. The Lagoon 108 site is northeast of Thielsen Creek Campground.

In the North Umpqua Ranger District, burning is planned at Calf NFF 5 and 6, west of OK Butte.

Smoke may be visible from surrounding areas during the burns and afterward. The notice asks residents and visitors not to call 911 to report smoke associated with these planned burns.

The October 28 start remains tentative. Updates are expected on the page where the notice was posted before burning begins, and people in the area are encouraged to check back for confirmation.