How can I get notified about prescribed burns near my home?

Email Josef Orosz at josef.orosz@usda.gov or call (530) 440-9741 to request notifications.

Where can I check current air quality during burns?

Visit https://fire.airnow.gov/ for up-to-date air quality information near the Savannah River Site.

How do I get real-time prescribed fire updates?

Follow the Savannah River Forest Service Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SavannahRiverFS.

Public Hearing — Aiken

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The USDA Forest Service – Savannah River will perform prescribed burns on the Savannah River Site this week and provides air quality resources and contact info for residents with smoke-sensitive health conditions who want notifications.

Key Takeaways

Prescribed burns planned this week on the Savannah River Site
Check current air quality at fire.airnow.gov
Follow @SavannahRiverFS on Twitter for real-time updates
Notify USFS if smoke-sensitive health conditions exist
Contact Josef Orosz to request notification

Published: May 13, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Aiken

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What to do next

1
Request smoke notifications
Contact Josef Orosz at josef.orosz@usda.gov or (530) 440-9741 if someone in your household has smoke-sensitive health issues.
2
Monitor air quality
Check https://fire.airnow.gov/ for current conditions before spending time outdoors near the Savannah River Site.
3
Follow live updates
Follow https://twitter.com/SavannahRiverFS for real-time prescribed fire information this week.

Frequently asked questions

How can I get notified about prescribed burns near my home?: Email Josef Orosz at josef.orosz@usda.gov or call (530) 440-9741 to request notifications.
Where can I check current air quality during burns?: Visit https://fire.airnow.gov/ for up-to-date air quality information near the Savannah River Site.
How do I get real-time prescribed fire updates?: Follow the Savannah River Forest Service Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SavannahRiverFS.

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Full Notice Text

SRS Prescribed Fire Notice
USDA Forest Service – Savannah River may conduct pre-prescribed fire operations on Savannah River Site this week. Current air quality information for areas surrounding the Savannah River Site is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SavannahRiverFS for real time prescribed fire information.
Individuals or families with members that have health conditions aggravated by smoke and who live in communities adjacent to the site that wish to be notified about prescribed fire operations that may impact them should contact USFS Savannah River Public Affairs Specialist Josef Orosz at josef.orosz@usda.gov or (530) 440-9741.

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