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Prescribed Fire Scheduled Near Lake Mathews

Local communities may see smoke.

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The burn is supposed to rehabilitate habitat for the burrowing owl and kangaroo rat, and kill off invasive non-native grasses and weeds, the agency reported.
The burn is supposed to rehabilitate habitat for the burrowing owl and kangaroo rat, and kill off invasive non-native grasses and weeds, the agency reported. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

LAKE MATHEWS, CA — A prescribed fire Tuesday near Lake Mathews is expected to burn 106 acres, and nearby communities may see smoke.

Burning operations by Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department are expected between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., according to the agency.

The burn is supposed to rehabilitate habitat for the burrowing owl and kangaroo rat, and kill off invasive non-native grasses and weeds, the agency reported.

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