The U.S. Forest Service is expected to start controlled burns near Roundhill Pines Resort and Kings Beach as soon as conditions and staffing permitting.
Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke in the areas of the burns, according to the release.
To learn more about the prescribed fires and the Forest Service's effort to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk, go to http://fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm9_045864.pdf