Fuel Reduction Project - Los Altos Road

Pebble Beach CSD and CAL FIRE Begin Roadside Fuel Reduction Project on Los Altos Drive

 

A sign indicates entry to a fire hazard mitigation project, with a red fire truck parked nearby in a wooded area.
Fuel Management Team at Fire Road 27

As winter approaches, fuel management and reduction becomes even more important for the safety of the community and the environment.

 

Shaded fuel break targets the site of the 1987 Morse Fire

 

This section of shaded fuel break is especially important to Pebble Beach residents. It is where the 1987 Morse Fire started below Huckleberry Hill and crossed the roadway, destroying 34 homes.

"While we can't change the steep topography or stop the winds, we can manage the fuels," said Battalion Chief Greg Leonard.

 

Project objectives include:

 

A road lined with orange cones, near trees, with a sign about a fire hazard mitigation project, and a parked white truck.
Following Tree Removal
A person walks along a road lined with tall trees, one of which leans dramatically over the path under a clear blue sky.
Trees  Overhanging Roadway 

 

 

A forest scene with tall trees, some cleared underbrush, and a glimpse of a road in the background under a clear blue sky.
Increasing Space Between Trees

 

A close-up of a textured tree trunk with cut marks, surrounded by tall trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
Reducing Ladder Fuels That Allow Fire to Climb Into the Tree Canopy

 

A forest scene with tall trees, clear blue sky, and a natural landscape featuring grassy areas and earthy ground.
Preserving Sensitive Plant Species

 

Together, these actions will produce a healthier forest with a reduced fire risk.

 

Pebble Beach CSD and CAL FIRE are proud to work in partnership with Pebble Beach Company and the Del Monte Forest Conservancy to protect the community.

 

What residents can expect: Crews will be working along the roadway. Please drive carefully, watch for crews and equipment, and follow posted signs.

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