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🌱 Why Quincy is seeing smoke from new fuel reduction burns

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  • Why Quincy is seeing smoke from new fuel reduction burns

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📰 News we're reading

• Burning projects held in American, Thompson valleys (plumassun.org) — Prescribed pile burning around Quincy and nearby valleys is underway, with officials reporting mostly minor smoke but some heavier impacts in parts of town. Crews are closely monitoring conditions, coordinating with air quality regulators, and Quincy Fire is responding to reports to confirm burns remain safe. Residents are encouraged to reach out with questions about local fuel reduction projects.
   

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