Smoke from the Tanbark Prescribed Fire in the Angeles National Forest may be detected in parts of Southern California, including the High Desert of San Bernardino County.

The three-day prescribed fire is planned to begin on Monday, June 10 above the foothill communities of Glendora, San Dimas, and La Verne, according to the Forest Service.

Smoke could be visible and linger through June 16, as prescribed fire operations could last several days if conditions allow, the fire agency stated.

Smoke is also expected to be visible inside the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument section of the Angeles National Forest, specifically from the Glendora Ridge Road to Big Dalton Canyon Road, and along part of Mt. Baldy Road.

Signs about the prescribed fire have been posted along mountain roadways.

The Wrightwood Fire Safe Council, a grassroots nonprofit that works to educate on wildfire preparedness, shared the announcement on the online X platform.

Smoke poses health risks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said fire smoke poses health risks as particles and harmful chemicals can get into the lungs and bring on a number of health problems.

Some people are more sensitive to smoke than others, and everyone should do what they can to avoid it, the agency said.

Wildfire smoke exposure can affect you whether you’re near a blaze, or if the winds spread smoke hundreds of miles away.

Tips to reduce smoke exposure

The Environmental Protection Agency offers several tips to reduce smoke exposure, including:

• Staying inside and closing windows and doors.

• Use fans and air conditioning to stay cool.

• Do not burn candles or use gas, propane, woodburning stoves, fireplaces, or aerosol sprays.

• Do not fry or broil meat, smoke tobacco products, or vacuum. All of these can increase particle levels indoors.

• Use HVAC system effectively:  During periods of smoke, patients whose homes have a fresh air intake should close the intake or set the system to recirculate mode.

• Use a portable air cleaner with high-efficiency filters to reduce indoor particle concentrations.

• Create a clean room in your home with no fireplace and as few windows and doors as possible.

• Air out the home when air quality improves: Open windows or the fresh air intake on the HVAC system to air out the home when smoke clears, even temporarily.

For more information on fire smoke risks and safety, visit epa.gov.

Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz

This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Smoke from prescribed fire may be detected in High Desert