THOUSAND OAKS — The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) plans to conduct a prescribed burn in Adams Canyon, north of Santa Paula, on Thursday, July 24, weather permitting. This controlled burn is part of ongoing efforts to improve ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk.
Adams Canyon is located north of Santa Paula, south of Thomas Aquinas College, and west of Steckel Park. Firefighters will utilize hand-ignition techniques to carefully burn 20-50 acres. A small test burn will be conducted beforehand to confirm optimal conditions before proceeding with the burn.
Operations are scheduled to begin with a briefing at 10:00 a.m., with ignition expected to start shortly thereafter. The burn is anticipated to conclude by 1:00 p.m. Prescribed burns are only conducted under favorable conditions to ensure safety and effectiveness. Fire personnel will be on scene throughout the day and will have personnel staying overnight for fire watch.
Upper Ojai, Santa Paula, Ventura and Fillmore residents may notice smoke in the area. VCFD is working closely with the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District to monitor and address any air quality concerns.