MEDIA ADVISORY
CAL FIRE San Bernardino–Inyo–Mono Unit
Date: December 14, 2025
Contact: Communications Bureau • [email protected]
Smoke Advisory – Artesian Rx – Independence Area (Dec. 14-15)
CAL FIRE, in coordination with local government agencies and LADWP, will begin the Artesian Prescribed Burn tomorrow in the Independence area.
Smoke may be visible from tomorrow through Tuesday during prescribed burn operations.
Smoke impacts will be closely monitored throughout the burn period.
Traffic Advisory
Motorists traveling along Highway 395 will see signage advising of the Artesian Prescribed Burn.
This is a planned operation—please do not call 911 for smoke in the area.
Prescribed burns are conducted to reduce hazardous vegetation and improve long-term wildfire resilience.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
On Duty Public Information Officer
909-881-6949
[email protected]
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