[californiadisasters] South Ops News & Notes Update (11/20/12-8AM)

Date	Time	News and Notes
1/20	0800	The Sierra National Forest is ending the 2012 fire season due to the recent rains, cooler temperatures and projected forecasts transitioning to  winter operations. The end of fire season means that seasonal firefighters are released for the winter, fire lookout towers are unstaffed and high country fire stations are closed until next spring. Fire staffing will be continuously monitored and maintained on a call-when-needed basis. During the winter months, fire crews work on fuels reduction projects, trail-work and other various ecosystems restoration projects to enhance forest health and reduce the likelihood of uncharacteristic wildfire. http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/Fire-Season-Ends-in-the-Sierras-179743821.html

Source: http://gacc.nifc.gov/oscc/predictive/intelligence/news_notes/index.htm

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