Controlled Burns Scheduled Feb. 16 and 17 at Miramar

Firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will conduct controlled burns Sunday and Monday (Feb. 16 and 17) at the eastern end of the base near the sheriff’s department training center.

Smoke is expected to be visible to freeway motorists traveling on State Route 52, State Route 163 and Interstate 15. The burns will occur between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. both days.

The prescribed burns, which are intended to reduce the risk of wildfire, are subject to cancellation depending on weather and air quality conditions.