The Electra Sporting Club will conduct controlled burns of slash piles as snow accumulates during the winter in areas near Electra Lake, north of Durango.

According to the Electra Sporting Club Forest Stewardship Plan, burns will take place on land owned by the club, where slash piles remain from previous fire-mitigation efforts. Operations will be conducted early in the day to allow smoke to disperse by nightfall.

Smoke may be visible to nearby residents and motorists on U.S. Highway 550 while burns are conducted.

No closures are expected.

For more information, call 247-5180.