Fire crews are conducting prescribed burns in the Dog Valley area, weather permitting.
The Forest Service says it plans to burn up to 600 acres over the next two weeks west of Reno. Burns are expected to begin around 9 a.m. each day.
Smoke will be visible.
"The Dog Valley area is important to our ongoing fuels reduction work; this understory burn will help reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire, allow safe access for firefighters, and improve overall forest health," says the Forest Service.
Trails and road will remain open, but people driving in the area are asked to slow down and be mindful of firefighters.
A temporary flight restriction will be in place so drones and other aircraft will be prohibited.
Prescribed burning in the Dog Valley area west of Reno starts tomorrow, weather permitting. Smoke will be visible. Roads and trails will remain open but there is a temporary flight restriction in place above the treatment area. Remember: when you fly, we can't. pic.twitter.com/sONo2f2MRn
— Humboldt Toiyabe NF (@HumboldtToiyabe) April 6, 2026
