Planned burn underway near Lompoc

LOMPOC, Calif. - A planned burn is taking place at Monighetti Ranch northeast of Lompoc.

The planned burn is set to burn about 220 acres of sage scrub and oak woodland.

These burns can help prevent the spread of wildfires in the future.

REMINDER- A range improvement burn of approximately 220 acres Tuesday on the Monighetti Ranch northeast of Lompoc is currently underway. A large column of smoke is visible throughout central & northern Santa Barbara County. The burn is done in coordination with local APCD’s

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If you smell smoke, take precaution and limit your time outside.

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