If you notice smoke in northern San Luis Obispo County, fire officials say do not be alarmed.
Firefighters are burning 50 acres along W. Pozo Rd. about one mile southwest of Santa Margarita Lake.
CalFire SLO officials say the prescribed burn will help get rid of the invasive yellow starthistle and create a roadside firebreak.
Firefighters conducting 50 acre prescribed burn today along W. Pozo Road 1 mile SW of Santa Margarita Lake. Burn intended to reduce yellow starthistle and create a roadside firebreak. #RinconadaBurn #ParkhillFuelReduction @SLOCleanAir pic.twitter.com/ZNv3Wq7xNw
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) July 3, 2018
Fire officials say you may notice smoke from the Rinconada Burn in the Pozo Valley until 2 p.m. Tuesday.
