Pile burning taking place this week in Cambria

CAMBRIA, Calif. - Smoke may be visible this week in Cambria.

CAL FIRE SLO said Tuesday that firefighters were burning slash piles along Cambria Pines Road.

The agency said light smoke would be around for much of the week.

Firefighters will often burn piles of dead brush and other vegetation in an effort to prevent future wildfires.