October 4, 2022  10:40 a.m.

Prescribed pasture burns are happening this week around the Umpqua Valley.

Information from the Douglas Forest Protective Association said smoke may be visible from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. while the burns take place in these areas:

*Tuesday on Sunshine Road

*Friday on Quail Lane

*Saturday on Melqua Road

For fire season information go to: www.dfpa.net