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Pile Burning for 2023-2024:

Sign up to receive a weekly email newsletter about pile burning projects in your area (select Forest Health and Fire for your zone).  Have questions? See our Pile Burning FAQ or email ARPFireInfo@usda.gov.

Regular burning activity notifications will be posted on this Inciweb page under \"Announcements.\" 

What is pile burning?

Pile burning is a type of prescribed fire that helps remove woody debris from the forests, reducing the potential of more impactful, unplanned fire activity at other times of the year. Pile burning helps eliminate branches, limbs, twigs and small logs that can't easily be removed through other means due to topography, access or cost feasibility. Pile burning typically follows forest thinning projects in overgrown forests. If heavy machinery was used to conduct the thinning, the piles may be much larger than if thinning and piling was completed by hand using chainsaws. 

Before burning piles, fire managers track hyper-localized weather forecasts to check temperatures, snowpack conditions and wind. Snow and cooler temperatures are key tools in helping contain fire behavior while wind is an important factor in aiding smoke dispersal. Firefighters use air quality monitoring stations in areas where they plan on burning.

Smoke, flames, and glowing embers are often visible, and are a normal part of pile burning operations. Mild fire behavior between piles is expected and is also beneficial for future wildfire risk reduction. This can include forest litter between piles and lower limbs of trees.  Once burning has begun, firefighters patrol and monitor burned piles until there is no longer any heat emitted. 

This work is part of the National Wildfire Crisis Strategy effort to reduce the impacts of unplanned, large-scale fires on watersheds, wildlife habitat, recreation and communities. Fire is a natural and important part of a healthy Colorado ecosystem. With help from the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative and our community partners, prescribed fire on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and adjacent public and private lands is helping prepare our forests for unplanned fire when it happens. 

Learn more:

To view all prescribed fire projects across the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, check out our new interactive map. Zoom into the location you are interested in, click on a prescribed burn unit and learn more about its status. 

Fire managers work with the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division to reduce the impacts of smoke on the public. For more information on how fire smoke may affect your health, see the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. 
 
Areas on the Sulphur Ranger District (Grand County) with hand and machine piles ready for burning: 

Areas on the Clear Creek Ranger District (Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Jefferson County) with hand piles ready for burning: 

Areas on the Boulder Ranger District (Gilpin and Boulder Counties) with hand and machine piles ready for burning: 

Areas on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District (Larimer County) with hand and machine piles ready for burning:  

 

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The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District plans to conduct several prescribed burns beginning early October or as conditions allow. The prescribed burn projects will be on the Gunnison, Tres Rios and Uncompahgre Field Offices. The planned burns are part of larger projects to reduce hazardous fuels; protect wildland-urban interface communities; improve big game habitat, sage grouse habitat, and range conditions; and reintroduce fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem to restore healthy forests and species diversity.  
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Specific information on upcoming prescribed burn projects can be found in the News section.

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The San Juan National Forest has wrapped up winter pile burning and is planning the 2024 broadcast prescribed fire season. Fire Officials will begin performing prescribed fires as weather, fuel, and fire resources permit. 

The forests in Southwest Colorado are part of a fire-adapted ecosystem, which historically experienced frequent, low intensity fires on a large scale. Prescribed fire replicates that fire regime and increases the area on our landscape that has been burned at low and moderate conditions.

Reintroduction of prescribed fire is necessary to improve and restore vegetative conditions. This effort will reduce hazardous ground fuels, lessen the risk of unplanned large-scale wildfire, help restore ponderosa pine ecosystems, and improve wildlife habitat. Prescribed fire also reduces the ladder fuels that can carry fire into the canopy, killing mature trees.

2024 Broadcast Prescribed Fire Plans:

DOLORES RANGER DISTRICT:

COLUMBINE RANGER DISTRICT (see news release for details):

PAGOSA RANGER DISTRICT:

 

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2023/24 Winter Pile Burning Accomplishments: 

DOLORES RANGER DISTRICT:

Smoke may be visible from State Highway 184, State Highway 145, and U.S. Route 491.

COLUMBINE RANGER DISTRICT:

PAGOSA RANGER DISTRICT:

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UPDATE (4/12/24) – If conditions allow, burning could begin as soon as mid-April 2024 on the Magic Feather Prescribed Burn. Firefighters are closely monitoring snow conditions in the area and upcoming forecasts. Burning could begin when south-facing slopes dry and snow remains on north-facing slopes. 

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The burn is located east and southeast of Red Feather Lakes. Firefighters successfully burned 775 acres in 2023. Appropriate, localized conditions must be met before ignitions can take place. Fire managers have been carefully monitoring these conditions, including favorable weather forecast (temperature, wind, precipitation, relative humidity), fuel moisture, smoke dispersal and staffing. Weather is monitored throughout the burn and burning is halted if conditions fall outside of the required conditions.

People in the surrounding area should expect to see smoke west of Livermore and Glacier View when operations are taking place. Smoke may also impact those using the Dowdy Lake Campgrounds and Day-Use Area. Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information about the potential health impacts of smoke, visit Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 

This prescribed burn is part of the overall strategy on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests to confront the Wildfire Crisis. Prescribed fire is one of the most efficient ways of reducing wildfire risk. Regularly conducting prescribed fires, which mimic nature, reduces the buildup of flammable vegetation and overgrowth. Even with the most thorough planning and preparation, the use of prescribed fire carries an innate level of risk that cannot be eliminated entirely. However, prescribed fire is one of the most efficient ways of reducing wildfire risk. Regularly conducting prescribed fires, which mimic nature, reduces the buildup of flammable vegetation and overgrowth.

To receive updates, follow us on Facebook and X and join our email list through Constant Contact and select list \"Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 14 to Wyoming Border (Red Feather Lakes).\"

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UPDATE (4/15/24) – Fire managers began ignitions on the Forsythe II Prescribed Burn area, just west of Gross Reservoir, on Monday, April 15th. Ignitions are contingent on appropriate weather conditions. Fire managers are watching for weather that aligns appropriately for a planned burn, sufficiently dry fuels, and enough wind for smoke dispersal.

The immediate area around Forsythe Canyon and Winiger Ridge is currently closed to recreation while prescribed burn operations are active.

Residents and visitors in the area should expect to see smoke and flames when operations are underway, particularly in the following areas: Lakeshore subdivision, Crescent Village, Crescent Meadows, Gross Reservoir, Walker Park Ranch, Miramonte, Wondervu, Eldorado Canyon State Park, and parts of east Boulder County. 

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The Forsythe II Project is part of the Forest Service’s on-going effort to improve forest health conditions on the Boulder Ranger District. The project area is located near Gross Reservoir and Winiger Ridge in Boulder County, Colo. The entire project area encompasses 18,954 acres; 9,940 of those acres are National Forest System lands, 1,892 acres are Boulder County Parks and Open Space lands, and 7,122 acres are private lands. Elevation ranges from 6,082 to 8,945 feet. The project is generally located east of Nederland, CO and west of Gross Reservoir.  

The broadcast burn units from the Forsythe II Decision are located 7 miles southwest of Boulder and 5.5 miles east of Nederland and total 931 acres. Forest thinning and pile burning treatments for areas near the planned prescribed burn area are mostly complete. The area has two main burn units that are subdivided into multiple sub-units that vary in size from 18 acres to 130 acres to provide a variety of options for control using existing roads, water, natural features and control lines, up to 340 acres per year. The prescribed burning treatments will be implemented over several years, with the amount treated per year dependent on weather, ground conditions, and available resources.  

All burning will be implemented in close coordination and with assistance from local cooperating agencies and partners, including Boulder Watershed Collective, Boulder County Fireshed, state and county public health agencies, and multiple local agency fire cooperators.

Smoke will be in the air, and fire managers work closely with experts to minimize the impacts to the extent possible. Air quality is carefully monitored before and during a prescribed fire and all prescribed burns comply with state air quality regulations to minimize impacts to communities. To learn more about the potential health impacts of smoke visit www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health.

To receive updates, join our email list and select list \"Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 72 (Coal Creek Canyon) to Hwy 119 Boulder Canyon (Nederland and Magnolia areas)\". Have questions? Email ARPFireInfo@usda.gov.

 

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Updates | Photos | 2024 CNF Projects

On January 2022, the Forest Service launched a robust, 10-year strategy to address the wildfire crisis in the places where it poses the most immediate threats to communities. The strategy, called “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests,” combines a historic investment of congressional funding with years of scientific research and planning into a national effort that will dramatically increase the scale and pace of forest health treatments over the next decade. Through the strategy, the agency will work with states, Tribes and other partners to addresses wildfire risks to critical infrastructure, protect communities, and make forests more resilient.

In early 2023, the USDA Forest Service added 11 additional landscapes. This announcement followed a year of progress in collaborating with partners across 10 initial landscapes to address wildfire risk to infrastructure and communities. One of these 11 additional landscapes is the Cleveland National Forest. 

Cleveland National Forest fire crews are starting to conduct fuel treatment operations. These projects will continue through 2023 and into spring 2024. These fuel treatment operations will include vegetation thinning, cutting and piling, mastication, prescribed fire by burning of piles, and low-intensity understory burning.  Fire and mechanical treatments are important tools for the Forest Service’s mission to reduce vegetation loading, and restore natural fire regimes, which in the long-term help communities live more safely in fire prone areas and improve forest health. To view project information for each district please go to projects page: 2024 CNF Projects

Fire managers follow a risk-management approach when conducting these projects and mitigate impacts to local communities, residences and infrastructure. Fire managers will conduct prescribed fire activities during the safest possible “burn windows” in the coming months. Numerous factors including wind, humidity, air quality, fuel moisture and availability of fire crew personnel must be met before crews are authorized to move forward with burning.

The objective of the projects is to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire to people and communities, create conditions which offer a safer and more effective wildfire response, foster more resilient ecosystems, and minimize the effects of large wildfires on the landscape. In fiscal year 2023, the Forest's target for fuels reduction is 6,900 acres. 2,400 acres of planned prescribed fire, and 3,500 acres of mechanical treatments which is a combination of mastication, cut and pile with chainsaws.

Residents and visitors are asked to avoid areas where prescribed fires are being conducted. Some smoke may be visible. People should not be alarmed as the fires are carefully managed and monitored. Local fire and government authorities are notified prior to burn days and kept informed throughout prescribed fire operations.

Additional updates on prescribed burning will be shared on this page and the forest’s social media on X (formally known as Twitter) at https://twitter.com/clevelandnf and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/clevelandnf

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This project has been indefinitely postponed. Please see the news release. 

The Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF) in Colorado and Carson National Forest in New Mexico are planning to initiate a broadcast prescribed fire to the south of Mogote, CO and northeast of Chama, NM. Fire managers are currently monitoring conditions, including snowmelt and fuel moistures. A date for planned ignitions is not yet being estimated. Careful consideration of weather, fuels conditions and resource availability in the area will be given, prior to the fire being started.

Three separate burn units are planned for this 700 to 900-acre prescribed fire which includes 192 acres on the Carson National Forest in New Mexico. Fire managers from both agencies are closely coordinating on this prescribed fire.

The general location of the prescribed fire is south of Mogote, CO just southeast of RGNF Forest Road 103, along the 103.2B on the west and 125.2B on the east. The south units are bound by Carson NF Road 75 and on the west by the 494 Road. The forest roads will be open to the public, but fire crew traffic may limit access. 

The purpose of the Bighorn/Stateline Prescribed Fire, which is within the Rio Chama Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project boundaries, is to reduce thinning slash that was generated several years ago and to return fire to both the mixed conifer and ponderosa forest settings. This condition more closely resembles its natural state, where frequent and low intensity surface fires burn ground fuels and small trees while maintaining an open stand of larger trees.

Conejos Canyon Prescribed Fire information will be added at a later date.

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At approximately 4:00 PM on Friday, July 21, 2023, resources from Prescott National Forest responded to a smoke report on the south side of Mingus Mountain, on the Verde Ranger District.   

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Grapevine Fire Area/Road Closure terminated August 2, 2023 @5:00 pm.   

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The Anvil Fire was discovered on August 25th. The fire is located 7.5 miles east of Port Orford, OR, on Anvil Mountain. The Forest and Incident Management Team (IMT) are working in close coordination with Coos Forest Protective Association, Douglas Forest Protective Association and Curry County Sheriff. The IMT's top priority is public and firefighter safety. They are using a full suppression strategy to contain the fire as small as possible, as safely as possible. More information can be found on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter)

Evacuations: All evacuation levels have been lifted. https://bit.ly/CurryCoEM.

Area and Road Closures: 

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest/Powers Ranger District has determined that the Anvil Fire closure, which was scheduled to be in effect through July 1, 2024, is now safe and open for public entry.

The Anvil Fire closure included the Grassy Knob Wilderness area; Forest Service Roads 5201 (Sixes River Road) and 5201-90 (Butler Creek Road) and the Grassy Knob Trail #1241

 Please continue to be cautious when driving through the area and maintain situational awareness around any snags in the burned area.

Road Conditions: For specific information on road access, please see the Caltrans QuickMap site, https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and Oregon Department of Transportation site, https://www.tripcheck.com/.  Do not use forest roads for alternate routes.

 

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Announcements    Closures   News     Photographs    Maps

The Lolo National Forest, along with their interagency partners and neighbors, is preparing to conduct spring prescribed fire projects to reduce hazardous fuels, restore wildlife habitat, and create better protection around communities from future wildfires. 

“As snow melts and opens access to planned burn units, we will take advantage of favorable conditions to start prescribed burning as soon as this week, ” said Jeff Hayes, Lolo National Forest Fuels Specialist.  “Over the next two-three months, we will plan burn operations on days which minimize smoke impacts, restore healthy forest conditions and wildlife habitat, and/or meet fuels reduction goals.”

Prescribed fire operations are a key component of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy that works with partners to reduce wildfire risk to communities, critical infrastructure, natural resources and improve the resilience of America’s Forests. Prescribed fires are carefully planned and implemented in accordance with a written burn plan. Prior to implementation, local fire managers coordinate with local cooperators, counties, and partners. When prescription criteria are met, firefighters implement, monitor, and patrol each burn to ensure it meets forest health and public safety goals.

All prescribed fires will be implemented in compliance with Montana air quality standards and coordinated with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the appropriate county health departments to minimize the impacts of smoke to neighbors, cooperators, and surrounding communities. Smoke may settle in valley bottoms and drainages overnight, but it is expected to dissipate within a few days.

Some of these prescribed fires are supported through partnerships with Montana DNRC, Nature Conservancy, Missoula and Frenchtown Rural Fire Departments, Bureau of Land Management, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Upland Game Bird Enhancement Group. 

For additional information about these burns follow the Lolo National Forest on Facebook or visit InciWeb.

See the 'Announcements' and 'News' Tabs for the latest information on planned prescribed fires.

 

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Planned Projects  |  Updates  |  Maps  | Photos

Prescribed fire is a tool that uses fire under planned ignitions to mimic the natural role of fire in the environment. Without fire, hazardous fuels can build up and carry wildfire from the forest floor to tree canopies, creating extreme fire behavior that poses risk to firefighters, surrounding communities and natural resources. Prescribed fire, including vegetation cutting, removal and burning of piles and low-intensity understory burning, is an important tool to meet the Forest Service’s management objectives for ecological restoration, creating habitat for plants and animals and reducing unwanted fuel loading.

Fire managers follow a risk-management approach when conducting these projects and mitigate impacts to local communities, residences and infrastructure. Fire managers will conduct prescribed fire activities during the safest possible “burn windows” in the coming months. Numerous factors including wind, humidity, air quality, fuel moisture and availability of fire crew personnel must be met before crews are authorized to move forward with burning.

Residents and visitors are asked to avoid areas where prescribed fires are being conducted. Some smoke may be visible. People should not be alarmed as the fires are carefully monitored. Local fire and government authorities are notified prior to burn days and kept informed throughout prescribed fire operations.

Additional updates on prescribed burning will be shared on on this page and the forest’s social media on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MendocinoNF and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF.

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The Yuba River Ranger District will be conducting a variety of planned prescribed pileburns as conditions allow. Project dates, locations, acreage numbers and updates will be posted in the \"Announcements\" tab of this incident page.

 

Why Are We Burning?
The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area. Other benefits include enhancing wildlife habitat and reintroducing fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem.


Why Now?
Current conditions allow for prescribed burning. Each prescribed fire operation follows a prescribed fire burn plan, which considers temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and conditions for the dispersal of smoke. This information is used to decide when and where to burn. The Tahoe National Forest strives to give as much advance notice as possible before burning, but some operations may be conducted on short notice.

Smoke
Smoke from prescribed fire operations is normal and may continue for several days after an ignition depending on the project size and environmental conditions. Smoke may settle into the valleys in the evening and lift in the morning. The Tahoe National Forest coordinates with state and local county air pollution control districts and monitors weather conditions closely prior to prescribed fire ignition. Crews also conduct test burns before igniting a larger area, to verify how effectively fuels are consumed and how smoke will travel.

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The American River Ranger District will be conducting a variety of planned prescribed pileburns as conditions allow. Project dates, locations, acreage numbers and updates will be posted in the \"Announcements\" tab of this incident page.

 

Why Are We Burning?
The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area. Other benefits include enhancing wildlife habitat and reintroducing fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem.


Why Now?
Current conditions allow for prescribed burning. Each prescribed fire operation follows a prescribed fire burn plan, which considers temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and conditions for the dispersal of smoke. This information is used to decide when and where to burn. The Tahoe National Forest strives to give as much advance notice as possible before burning, but some operations may be conducted on short notice.

Smoke
Smoke from prescribed fire operations is normal and may continue for several days after an ignition depending on the project size and environmental conditions. Smoke may settle into the valleys in the evening and lift in the morning. The Tahoe National Forest coordinates with state and local county air pollution control districts and monitors weather conditions closely prior to prescribed fire ignition. Crews also conduct test burns before igniting a larger area, to verify how effectively fuels are consumed and how smoke will travel.

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The Sierraville & Truckee Ranger Districts (eastside of the forest) will be conducting a variety of planned prescribed pileburns as conditions allow. Project dates, locations, acreage numbers and updates will be posted in the \"Announcements\" tab of this incident page.

 

Why Are We Burning?
The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area. Other benefits include enhancing wildlife habitat and reintroducing fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem.


Why Now?
Current conditions allow for prescribed burning. Each prescribed fire operation follows a prescribed fire burn plan, which considers temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and conditions for the dispersal of smoke. This information is used to decide when and where to burn. The Tahoe National Forest strives to give as much advance notice as possible before burning, but some operations may be conducted on short notice.

Smoke
Smoke from prescribed fire operations is normal and may continue for several days after an ignition depending on the project size and environmental conditions. Smoke may settle into the valleys in the evening and lift in the morning. The Tahoe National Forest coordinates with state and local county air pollution control districts and monitors weather conditions closely prior to prescribed fire ignition. Crews also conduct test burns before igniting a larger area, to verify how effectively fuels are consumed and how smoke will travel.


 

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\r\nPile burns are an important part of forest restoration projects planned in accordance with the Forest Service’s 10-year Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
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\r\nPile burns work alongside both prescribed fire and mechanical thinning to remove fuels such as woody debris and logging scraps from the forest floor during times of opportune weather.
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\r\nFire managers make every effort to effectively plan and execute burn plans at times when weather allows for smoke impacts to be minimized and transport up and over communities.
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\r\nFor more information about prescribed burns and why wildfire is a necessary part of this ecosystem, please visit our website at coconinonationalforest.us.", "field_incident_overview": "

There are no prescribed fire plans for the week of April 8, 2024.

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\r\nThe wildfire crisis landscape projects are a large-scale effort to reduce the risk of wildfire to protect at-risk communities and critical infrastructure, while also increasing the landscape’s resilience and ability to survive the effects of changing climates and other stressors such as insects, disease, and invasive species. Selected wildfire crisis landscapes will advance the goals of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy by utilizing the best available science and strategic network of hazardous fuels and vegetation treatments to reduce wildfire risk.
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\r\nWildfire crisis landscapes, also known as firesheds, are large forested and rangeland areas where communities, infrastructure, and natural resources are at the highest risk to be impacted by wildfire. Examples include critical watersheds and wildlife habitats; utility, energy, and mining facilities; transportation corridors; and recreation areas. Several high-risk fire sheds were identified on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, including the Sierra and Elko Fronts.
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\r\nCombined with the initial ten selected landscapes in 2022, the wildfire crisis landscape projects now span nearly 45 million acres across 137 of the 250 high-risk firesheds in the western United States. More than $930 million will be invested in 21 landscapes across 26.7 million acres. This work will mitigate risk to approximately 200 communities within these selected landscapes.", "field_incident_overview": "

Here’s more info on what we have going on!! 

Prescribed Fire is an important tool for decreasing long-term fire risk to communities and restoring our forests, so they are more resilient to natural fire in the future.

Pile burning is a type of prescribed fire where firefighters pile and burn forest debris to reduce an area’s wildfire risk. These piles are made from the debris cut by hand (chainsaws) and stacked for fuel reduction projects in the forest. Piles are only ignited under certain conditions, including favorable smoke dispersal and adequate snow cover, which helps contain the piles. These conditions direct firefighters on where within project areas burning can occur due to the localized nature of conditions.

All of our pile burns are conducted within the requirements of federally established guidelines.

 

CURRENT STATUS 

Walker, CA - Mill Canyon RX - NO BURNING TODAY

Reno, NV - Arrowhawk RX - NO BURNING TODAY

Markleeville, CA - Tamarack RX - NO BURNING TODAY

Genoa, NV - Genoa RX - NO BURNING TODAY

 

Southern Nevada - Cole Springs RX - NO BURNING TODAY

                              McFarland RX - NO BURNING TODAY

 

Ruby Valley, NV - Ruby Lake Estates RX - NO BURNING TODAY

 

Please do not call 911. Local Fire Departments are continuously in communication with our #firefighters on the ground.

 

 

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The Palmas Fire is now 100% contained. Some trial closures remain in effect. There is no threat to neighboring communities, as the fire was contained within the preserve.

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Monongahela National Forest staff plan to conduct prescribed burns on 3,667 acres in Pocahontas, Greenbrier and Tucker counties from March through June, weather permitting. 

Project areas planned for prescribed burns this spring include:

Why do we burn?

Reintroducing fire into the forest will: 

How do we manage a prescribed burn?

Fire managers prepare a burn plan for each prescribed burn describing the appropriate conditions needed to conduct the burn safely and achieve the desired results. Burn plans consider public safety, protection of private property, staffing and equipment needs, temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and conditions for the dispersal of smoke. Appropriate conditions must be met before igniting prescribed burns. A control line is established around each burn area before ignition, using hand tools and other equipment, roads, trails, and natural features such as creeks and other water sources.

Public Safety

Each burn area will be closed to the public on the day of the burn. The area may be closed for several days for public safety. Signs will be posted along the fire line and at entry points into the area. Area residents and travelers may see or smell smoke during fire operations. If you encounter smoke on the highway, slow down, turn on your vehicle’s lights and drive appropriately for the conditions. 

Public Notification

The Forest Service will notify local 911 centers and radio stations on the day of the burn. Information, maps and the latest updates are available at inciweb.gov.

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After a major wind event early afternoon March 20, 2024, a fire was reported on private land in the Rocky Branch area of Luray, Virginia, just north of Shenandoah National Park Headquarters. Initial responders included Luray Fire Department and National Park Service (NPS) firefighters. The fire progressed into the Park, and NPS firefighters assembled a crew to contain it. On March 23, the Southern Area Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire. At the end of the day on March 27, fire management was returned to Shenandoah National Park. The cause of the fire is undetermined.  

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The North Zone Complex covers five wildfires in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests and on state and private land in West Virginia and Virginia. They are: Waterfall Mountain/Shenandoah Forest/211 Fire, Waites Run Fire, Capon/Brush Run Fire, Edith Gap/Serenity Ridge Fire, and Cove Mountain Fire. Command of the North Zone Complex has been transferred to a local Type 3 Team led by Incident Commander Colten Moor. 

FINAL Fire Update - Wednesday April 3, 2024

Current Status: Command of the North Zone Complex is assigned to a local Type 3 Team led by Incident Commander Colten Moor.  The Team will hand command of the incident back to the local unit on Saturday April 6th.  Cove, Edith Gap, Capon, Waterfall Mountain and Waites Run Fires will be monitored and patrolled until declared out. With the increase in moisture and more favorable weather conditions all fires associated with the North Zone Complex have been contained.

Closure orders for all areas in the North Zone Complex remain in effect. The local district will continue to assess conditions on the ground and determine when it is safe to re-open the areas to the public. Be aware of areas adjacent to recently burned areas as they are prone to flash flooding and debris flows. Continuation of suppression repair will occur as needs are identified.  Firefighters continue to remove snags, address other safety concerns, and continue to secure containment lines.  Fire and insect weakened trees continue to fall within burned areas. Road conditions have deteriorated due to rainfall and equipment traffic. Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team will be working on plans to rehabilitate damage to natural drainages and structures moving forward.

Individual Fire Updates: 15,977 total acres 100% contained

  1. Waterfall Mountain/Shenandoah Forest/211 West Fire in Shenandoah and Page Counties, VA
  1. Waites Run Fire in Hardy County, WV
    • 6,223 acres, 100% contained
  2. Capon/Brush Run Fire in Rockingham County, VA 
    • 2,368 acres, 100% contained
  3. Edith Gap/Serenity Ridge Fire in Shenandoah and Page Counties, VA
    • 832 acres, 100% contained
  4. Cove Mountain Fire in Hardy County, WV
    • 155 acres, 100% contained

Resources: 5 Type 2 Crews, 1 Type 2IA crew, 1 Type 3 helicopter, 6 engines, 1 dozers and 108 personnel. 

Date and Cause Reported: The fires were reported on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and Thursday, March 21, 2024. The causes of the fires are undetermined. 

Weather: Today unsettled weather continues as multiple rounds of showers and storms impact the region.  A series of cold fronts sweep through the area Wednesday and Thursday, bringing windy conditions that last through the weekend. High pressure builds overhead Sunday into early next week.

Closures: For the protection of public health and safety, and for the protection of resources, please respect area, road and trail closures.  Check the George Washington and Jefferson website for the full list of closures. www.fs.usda.gov/gwj

Advisories: We ask the public to avoid areas with active fire for their own safety and to allow firefighters to work safely. Public and firefighter safety is always our top priority. In addition, please do not fly drones near or over a wildfire. Drones and firefighting aircraft are a dangerous mix and could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire suppression. If you fly, we can’t.

Smoke and Air Quality:  Air quality information is available at www.airnow.gov. 

General Fire Information: 

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\r\nPrescribed fires reduce the amount of hazardous fuels that, when left unburned, can lead to uncontrolled wildfires that could threaten human life and property.
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\r\nWe use fire as a tool only when the parameters of our approved burn plan are met, including acceptable wind speed and direction, relative humidities, temperatures, fire danger, seasonal restrictions, and mitigation of potential smoke impacts.
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\r\nFire management staff, in collaboration with forest resource specialists, identified several ecological objectives for the planned burn activities. Objectives include hazardous wildfire fuels reduction, improving forest health with vegetation diversity, and enhancing important wildlife habitat. Fires are a historic and natural process for some ecosystems in the Allegheny National Forest, grasslands and oak-hickory forests are two prime examples.
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\r\nOak-hickory forests, which comprise approximately 16 percent of the Forest, require periodic fires to reduce competing undesirable vegetation, recycle soil nutrients, and stimulate the increased production of acorns, blueberries, blackberries, and other mast crops. White-tailed deer, turkey, butterflies, songbirds, grouse, snakes, turtles, and other wildlife species utilize burned areas for feeding, nesting, warming, and a place to raise their young.
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The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service plans to use prescribed fire as a forest management tool from early April until mid-May in the Allegheny National Forest. We do not have exact dates yet. Our operations are weather-dependent, and we will implement prescribed fires at the optimal time to achieve the best results. This spring, we plan to treat 400 acres spread across five project areas located in the Warren County portion of the Bradford Ranger District. 

We will notify communities near the burn sites 24 to 48 hours before ignitions. For public safety, we will post road signs and utilize road guards if necessary. To keep community members informed we will post information on our social media channels, @Allegheny_NF / Twitter and AlleghenyNF / Facebook.

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All planned prescribed fires are weather-dependent and will likely be conducted between late April and early fall, when appropriate moisture, fuel and wind conditions are more likely. 

Ottawa National Forest Proposed Prescribed Fire Projects

Project Name - Acres - Purpose of project

Little Falls,  20 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

1300 Railroad,  27 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Bond Falls,  80 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Black Spruce,  3 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Lucky Charm, 55 acres,  Enhance Oak Regeneration

Soo Hemlock,  10 acres,  Enhance Hemlock Regeneration

Black Harbor 2 Enhance Native Plants/Pollinators

Cooks,  93 acres,  Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Camp Nesbit,  18 acres,  Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Dinner Lake Piles,  21 acres,  Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Paystreak Piles,  19 acres,  Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Total Acres 348

 

Maps for the units' possible 2024 prescribed fire are available here:

 

During active burning, smoke and flames may be visible from roads and in areas downwind of the burn site. Smoke may settle in some areas in the evening hours; however, ignition days and times will be adjusted to avoid smoke sensitive areas. If you have health problems that may be aggravated by smoke, please contact your nearest Zone Fire Management Officer. Affected individuals will be notified of prescribed fires that are conducted on Forest Service Lands in their vicinity the day of the burn.

Prescribed burning provides benefits to our natural resources as well as reducing hazardous fuels on our National Forests. The Forest Service’s goals in burning wildlife openings are:

The Forest Service’s goals in conducting site preparation burns are:

Please contact your local Forest Service office (Hiawatha offices, Ottawa offices) if you have any questions.

 

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2024 USDA Forest Service Upper Peninsula Fire Management Unit Prescribed Fire Projects - Hiawatha NF West Zone 

All planned prescribed fires are weather-dependent and will likely be conducted between late April and early fall, when appropriate moisture, fuel and wind conditions are more likely. 

Maps for the units' possible 2024 prescribed fire are available here:

Hiawatha National Forest West Zone Proposed Prescribed Fire Activity

Project name - Acres - Purpose of project 

Little Ridge #3, 70 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

East Point #1, 48 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

East Point #4, 10 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Pine Plains #7, 87 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Pine Plains #10, 8 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Ready Lake,  467 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Mormon Creek,  73 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Highbridge #2,  25 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Kilpecker,  25 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

8 Mile Unit,  183 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Farm Field,  4 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Mike White #1,  79 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Mike White #2,  129 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Dutch Mill #3,  82 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

East Lake #1, 566 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

East Lake #2,  60 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

East Lake #3,  54 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

East Lake #4,  8 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Indian River #2,  75 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Indian River #3,  60 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Stueben Lake#1,  98 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Tombolo,  34 acres, 1 Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Au Train,  170 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Jack Pine Lodge,  30 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Total Acres 2752

During active burning, smoke and flames may be visible from roads and in areas downwind of the burn site. Smoke may settle in some areas in the evening hours; however, ignition days and times will be adjusted to avoid smoke sensitive areas. If you have health problems that may be aggravated by smoke, please contact your nearest Zone Fire Management Officer. Affected individuals will be notified of prescribed fires that are conducted on Forest Service Lands in their vicinity the day of the burn.

Prescribed burning provides benefits to our natural resources as well as reducing hazardous fuels on our National Forests. The Forest Service’s goals in burning wildlife openings are:

The Forest Service’s goals in conducting site preparation burns are:

Please contact your local Forest Service office (Hiawatha offices, Ottawa offices) if you have any questions.

 

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2024 USDA Forest Service Upper Peninsula Fire Management Unit Prescribed Fire Projects - Hiawatha NF East Zone 

All planned prescribed fires are weather-dependent and will likely be conducted between late April and early fall, when appropriate moisture, fuel and wind conditions are more likely. 

Maps for the units' possible 2024 prescribed fire are available here:

Hiawatha National Forest East Zone Proposed Prescribed Fire Activity

Project Name - Acres - Purpose of project

Betchler,  4675 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Bramley, 161 acres,  Seed Collection

Cape Cod,  45 acres, Site Prep for Regeneration

Crimson, 34 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Fugi,  345 acres,  Site Prep for Regeneration

Gala,  402 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Highbanks,  977 acres, Site Prep for Regeneration/ Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Inkwell,  138 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

North Rifle Range,  99 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Paula Red,  64 acres,  Site Prep for Regeneration

Plantation,  38 acres,  Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Rusty Waikiki,  50 acres,  Site Prep for Regeneration

Total Acres 7,128

During active burning, smoke and flames may be visible from roads and in areas downwind of the burn site. Smoke may settle in some areas in the evening hours; however, ignition days and times will be adjusted to avoid smoke sensitive areas. If you have health problems that may be aggravated by smoke, please contact your nearest Zone Fire Management Officer. Affected individuals will be notified of prescribed fires that are conducted on Forest Service Lands in their vicinity the day of the burn.

Prescribed burning provides benefits to our natural resources as well as reducing hazardous fuels on our National Forests. The Forest Service’s goals in burning wildlife openings are:

The Forest Service’s goals in conducting site preparation burns are:

Please contact your local Forest Service office (Hiawatha offices, Ottawa offices) if you have any questions.

 

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NAME: Cedar Creek Prescribed Burn Area

DISTRICT: Smokey Bear Ranger District 1

PLANNED ACRES: 87

DATES: April 9-19

CURRENT STATUS: Ignitions have ceased, crews will continue to monitor the area for hotspots. Smoke conditions should continue to improve throughout the day (April 12, 2024).

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NAME: 16 Springs Prescribed Burn Area

DISTRICT: Sacramento Ranger District 2

PLANNED ACRES: 500

DATES: April 11-26

CURRENT STATUS: Ignitions completed April 11, 2024, crews will continue to monitor. Next week, prescribed burns will continue if conditions allow.

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Pile Burning for 2023-2024:

Sign up to receive a weekly email newsletter about pile burning projects in your area (select Forest Health and Fire for your zone).  Have questions? See our Pile Burning FAQ or email ARPFireInfo@usda.gov.

Regular burning activity notifications will be posted on this Inciweb page under \"Announcements.\" 

What is pile burning?

Pile burning is a type of prescribed fire that helps remove woody debris from the forests, reducing the potential of more impactful, unplanned fire activity at other times of the year. Pile burning helps eliminate branches, limbs, twigs and small logs that can't easily be removed through other means due to topography, access or cost feasibility. Pile burning typically follows forest thinning projects in overgrown forests. If heavy machinery was used to conduct the thinning, the piles may be much larger than if thinning and piling was completed by hand using chainsaws. 

Before burning piles, fire managers track hyper-localized weather forecasts to check temperatures, snowpack conditions and wind. Snow and cooler temperatures are key tools in helping contain fire behavior while wind is an important factor in aiding smoke dispersal. Firefighters use air quality monitoring stations in areas where they plan on burning.

Smoke, flames, and glowing embers are often visible, and are a normal part of pile burning operations. Mild fire behavior between piles is expected and is also beneficial for future wildfire risk reduction. This can include forest litter between piles and lower limbs of trees.  Once burning has begun, firefighters patrol and monitor burned piles until there is no longer any heat emitted. 

This work is part of the National Wildfire Crisis Strategy effort to reduce the impacts of unplanned, large-scale fires on watersheds, wildlife habitat, recreation and communities. Fire is a natural and important part of a healthy Colorado ecosystem. With help from the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative and our community partners, prescribed fire on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and adjacent public and private lands is helping prepare our forests for unplanned fire when it happens. 

Learn more:

To view all prescribed fire projects across the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, check out our new interactive map. Zoom into the location you are interested in, click on a prescribed burn unit and learn more about its status. 

Fire managers work with the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division to reduce the impacts of smoke on the public. For more information on how fire smoke may affect your health, see the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. 
 
Areas on the Sulphur Ranger District (Grand County) with hand and machine piles ready for burning: 

Areas on the Clear Creek Ranger District (Clear Creek, Gilpin, and Jefferson County) with hand piles ready for burning: 

Areas on the Boulder Ranger District (Gilpin and Boulder Counties) with hand and machine piles ready for burning: 

Areas on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District (Larimer County) with hand and machine piles ready for burning:  

 

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The Bureau of Land Management Southwest District plans to conduct several prescribed burns beginning early October or as conditions allow. The prescribed burn projects will be on the Gunnison, Tres Rios and Uncompahgre Field Offices. The planned burns are part of larger projects to reduce hazardous fuels; protect wildland-urban interface communities; improve big game habitat, sage grouse habitat, and range conditions; and reintroduce fire to a fire-adapted ecosystem to restore healthy forests and species diversity.  
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Specific information on upcoming prescribed burn projects can be found in the News section.

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The San Juan National Forest has wrapped up winter pile burning and is planning the 2024 broadcast prescribed fire season. Fire Officials will begin performing prescribed fires as weather, fuel, and fire resources permit. 

The forests in Southwest Colorado are part of a fire-adapted ecosystem, which historically experienced frequent, low intensity fires on a large scale. Prescribed fire replicates that fire regime and increases the area on our landscape that has been burned at low and moderate conditions.

Reintroduction of prescribed fire is necessary to improve and restore vegetative conditions. This effort will reduce hazardous ground fuels, lessen the risk of unplanned large-scale wildfire, help restore ponderosa pine ecosystems, and improve wildlife habitat. Prescribed fire also reduces the ladder fuels that can carry fire into the canopy, killing mature trees.

2024 Broadcast Prescribed Fire Plans:

DOLORES RANGER DISTRICT:

COLUMBINE RANGER DISTRICT (see news release for details):

PAGOSA RANGER DISTRICT:

 

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2023/24 Winter Pile Burning Accomplishments: 

DOLORES RANGER DISTRICT:

Smoke may be visible from State Highway 184, State Highway 145, and U.S. Route 491.

COLUMBINE RANGER DISTRICT:

PAGOSA RANGER DISTRICT:

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UPDATE (4/12/24) – If conditions allow, burning could begin as soon as mid-April 2024 on the Magic Feather Prescribed Burn. Firefighters are closely monitoring snow conditions in the area and upcoming forecasts. Burning could begin when south-facing slopes dry and snow remains on north-facing slopes. 

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The burn is located east and southeast of Red Feather Lakes. Firefighters successfully burned 775 acres in 2023. Appropriate, localized conditions must be met before ignitions can take place. Fire managers have been carefully monitoring these conditions, including favorable weather forecast (temperature, wind, precipitation, relative humidity), fuel moisture, smoke dispersal and staffing. Weather is monitored throughout the burn and burning is halted if conditions fall outside of the required conditions.

People in the surrounding area should expect to see smoke west of Livermore and Glacier View when operations are taking place. Smoke may also impact those using the Dowdy Lake Campgrounds and Day-Use Area. Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information about the potential health impacts of smoke, visit Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 

This prescribed burn is part of the overall strategy on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests to confront the Wildfire Crisis. Prescribed fire is one of the most efficient ways of reducing wildfire risk. Regularly conducting prescribed fires, which mimic nature, reduces the buildup of flammable vegetation and overgrowth. Even with the most thorough planning and preparation, the use of prescribed fire carries an innate level of risk that cannot be eliminated entirely. However, prescribed fire is one of the most efficient ways of reducing wildfire risk. Regularly conducting prescribed fires, which mimic nature, reduces the buildup of flammable vegetation and overgrowth.

To receive updates, follow us on Facebook and X and join our email list through Constant Contact and select list \"Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 14 to Wyoming Border (Red Feather Lakes).\"

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April 2024 Update – Fire managers began ignitions on the Forsythe II Prescribed Burn area, just west of Gross Reservoir, on Monday, April 15th. Ignitions are contingent on appropriate weather conditions and may not occur every day. Fire managers watch for weather that aligns appropriately for a planned burn, sufficiently dry fuels, and enough wind for smoke dispersal.

The immediate area around Forsythe Canyon and Winiger Ridge is currently closed to recreation while prescribed burn operations are active.

Residents and visitors in the area should expect to see smoke and flames when operations are underway, particularly in the following areas: Lakeshore subdivision, Crescent Village, Crescent Meadows, Gross Reservoir, Walker Park Ranch, Miramonte, Wondervu, Eldorado Canyon State Park, and parts of east Boulder County. 

Email notifications are being sent out periodically during ignition periods. To receive these updates, join our email list and select list \"Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 72 (Coal Creek Canyon) to Hwy 119 Boulder Canyon (Nederland and Magnolia areas)\". Additional questions can be sent to ARPFireInfo@usda.gov.

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General Information about the Project:

The Forsythe II Project is part of the Forest Service’s on-going effort to improve forest health conditions on the Boulder Ranger District. The project area is located near Gross Reservoir and Winiger Ridge in Boulder County, Colo. The entire project area encompasses 18,954 acres; 9,940 of those acres are National Forest System lands, 1,892 acres are Boulder County Parks and Open Space lands, and 7,122 acres are private lands. Elevation ranges from 6,082 to 8,945 feet. The project is generally located east of Nederland, CO and west of Gross Reservoir.  

The broadcast burn units from the Forsythe II Decision are located 7 miles southwest of Boulder and 5.5 miles east of Nederland and total 931 acres. Forest thinning and pile burning treatments for areas near the planned prescribed burn area are mostly complete. The area has two main burn units that are subdivided into multiple sub-units that vary in size from 18 acres to 130 acres to provide a variety of options for control using existing roads, water, natural features and control lines, up to 340 acres per year. The prescribed burning treatments will be implemented over several years, with the amount treated per year dependent on weather, ground conditions, and available resources.  

All burning will be implemented in close coordination and with assistance from local cooperating agencies and partners, including Boulder Watershed Collective, Boulder County Fireshed, state and county public health agencies, and multiple local agency fire cooperators.

Smoke will be in the air, and fire managers work closely with experts to minimize the impacts to the extent possible. Air quality is carefully monitored before and during a prescribed fire and all prescribed burns comply with state air quality regulations to minimize impacts to communities. To learn more about the potential health impacts of smoke visit www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/wood-smoke-and-health.

To receive updates, join our email list and select list \"Forest Health & Fire: North of Hwy 72 (Coal Creek Canyon) to Hwy 119 Boulder Canyon (Nederland and Magnolia areas)\". Have questions? Email ARPFireInfo@usda.gov.

 

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Updates | Photos | 2024 CNF Projects

On January 2022, the Forest Service launched a robust, 10-year strategy to address the wildfire crisis in the places where it poses the most immediate threats to communities. The strategy, called “Confronting the Wildfire Crisis: A Strategy for Protecting Communities and Improving Resilience in America’s Forests,” combines a historic investment of congressional funding with years of scientific research and planning into a national effort that will dramatically increase the scale and pace of forest health treatments over the next decade. Through the strategy, the agency will work with states, Tribes and other partners to addresses wildfire risks to critical infrastructure, protect communities, and make forests more resilient.

In early 2023, the USDA Forest Service added 11 additional landscapes. This announcement followed a year of progress in collaborating with partners across 10 initial landscapes to address wildfire risk to infrastructure and communities. One of these 11 additional landscapes is the Cleveland National Forest. 

Cleveland National Forest fire crews are starting to conduct fuel treatment operations. These projects will continue through 2023 and into spring 2024. These fuel treatment operations will include vegetation thinning, cutting and piling, mastication, prescribed fire by burning of piles, and low-intensity understory burning.  Fire and mechanical treatments are important tools for the Forest Service’s mission to reduce vegetation loading, and restore natural fire regimes, which in the long-term help communities live more safely in fire prone areas and improve forest health. To view project information for each district please go to projects page: 2024 CNF Projects

Fire managers follow a risk-management approach when conducting these projects and mitigate impacts to local communities, residences and infrastructure. Fire managers will conduct prescribed fire activities during the safest possible “burn windows” in the coming months. Numerous factors including wind, humidity, air quality, fuel moisture and availability of fire crew personnel must be met before crews are authorized to move forward with burning.

The objective of the projects is to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire to people and communities, create conditions which offer a safer and more effective wildfire response, foster more resilient ecosystems, and minimize the effects of large wildfires on the landscape. In fiscal year 2023, the Forest's target for fuels reduction is 6,900 acres. 2,400 acres of planned prescribed fire, and 3,500 acres of mechanical treatments which is a combination of mastication, cut and pile with chainsaws.

Residents and visitors are asked to avoid areas where prescribed fires are being conducted. Some smoke may be visible. People should not be alarmed as the fires are carefully managed and monitored. Local fire and government authorities are notified prior to burn days and kept informed throughout prescribed fire operations.

Additional updates on prescribed burning will be shared on this page and the forest’s social media on X (formally known as Twitter) at https://twitter.com/clevelandnf and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/clevelandnf

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This project has been indefinitely postponed. Please see the news release. 

The Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF) in Colorado and Carson National Forest in New Mexico are planning to initiate a broadcast prescribed fire to the south of Mogote, CO and northeast of Chama, NM. Fire managers are currently monitoring conditions, including snowmelt and fuel moistures. A date for planned ignitions is not yet being estimated. Careful consideration of weather, fuels conditions and resource availability in the area will be given, prior to the fire being started.

Three separate burn units are planned for this 700 to 900-acre prescribed fire which includes 192 acres on the Carson National Forest in New Mexico. Fire managers from both agencies are closely coordinating on this prescribed fire.

The general location of the prescribed fire is south of Mogote, CO just southeast of RGNF Forest Road 103, along the 103.2B on the west and 125.2B on the east. The south units are bound by Carson NF Road 75 and on the west by the 494 Road. The forest roads will be open to the public, but fire crew traffic may limit access. 

The purpose of the Bighorn/Stateline Prescribed Fire, which is within the Rio Chama Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project boundaries, is to reduce thinning slash that was generated several years ago and to return fire to both the mixed conifer and ponderosa forest settings. This condition more closely resembles its natural state, where frequent and low intensity surface fires burn ground fuels and small trees while maintaining an open stand of larger trees.

Conejos Canyon Prescribed Fire information will be added at a later date.

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At approximately 4:00 PM on Friday, July 21, 2023, resources from Prescott National Forest responded to a smoke report on the south side of Mingus Mountain, on the Verde Ranger District.   

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Grapevine Fire Area/Road Closure terminated August 2, 2023 @5:00 pm.   

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The Anvil Fire was discovered on August 25th. The fire is located 7.5 miles east of Port Orford, OR, on Anvil Mountain. The Forest and Incident Management Team (IMT) are working in close coordination with Coos Forest Protective Association, Douglas Forest Protective Association and Curry County Sheriff. The IMT's top priority is public and firefighter safety. They are using a full suppression strategy to contain the fire as small as possible, as safely as possible. More information can be found on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter)

Evacuations: All evacuation levels have been lifted. https://bit.ly/CurryCoEM.

Area and Road Closures: 

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest/Powers Ranger District has determined that the Anvil Fire closure, which was scheduled to be in effect through July 1, 2024, is now safe and open for public entry.

The Anvil Fire closure included the Grassy Knob Wilderness area; Forest Service Roads 5201 (Sixes River Road) and 5201-90 (Butler Creek Road) and the Grassy Knob Trail #1241

 Please continue to be cautious when driving through the area and maintain situational awareness around any snags in the burned area.

Road Conditions: For specific information on road access, please see the Caltrans QuickMap site, https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ and Oregon Department of Transportation site, https://www.tripcheck.com/.  Do not use forest roads for alternate routes.

 

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Announcements    Closures   News     Photographs    Maps

The Lolo National Forest, along with their interagency partners and neighbors, is preparing to conduct spring prescribed fire projects to reduce hazardous fuels, restore wildlife habitat, and create better protection around communities from future wildfires. 

“As snow melts and opens access to planned burn units, we will take advantage of favorable conditions to start prescribed burning as soon as this week, ” said Jeff Hayes, Lolo National Forest Fuels Specialist.  “Over the next two-three months, we will plan burn operations on days which minimize smoke impacts, restore healthy forest conditions and wildlife habitat, and/or meet fuels reduction goals.”

Prescribed fire operations are a key component of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy that works with partners to reduce wildfire risk to communities, critical infrastructure, natural resources and improve the resilience of America’s Forests. Prescribed fires are carefully planned and implemented in accordance with a written burn plan. Prior to implementation, local fire managers coordinate with local cooperators, counties, and partners. When prescription criteria are met, firefighters implement, monitor, and patrol each burn to ensure it meets forest health and public safety goals.

All prescribed fires will be implemented in compliance with Montana air quality standards and coordinated with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the appropriate county health departments to minimize the impacts of smoke to neighbors, cooperators, and surrounding communities. Smoke may settle in valley bottoms and drainages overnight, but it is expected to dissipate within a few days.

Some of these prescribed fires are supported through partnerships with Montana DNRC, Nature Conservancy, Missoula and Frenchtown Rural Fire Departments, Bureau of Land Management, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, National Wild Turkey Federation, and Upland Game Bird Enhancement Group. 

For additional information about these burns follow the Lolo National Forest on Facebook or visit InciWeb.

See the 'Announcements' and 'News' Tabs for the latest information on planned prescribed fires.

 

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Planned Projects  |  Updates  |  Maps  | Photos

Prescribed fire is a tool that uses fire under planned ignitions to mimic the natural role of fire in the environment. Without fire, hazardous fuels can build up and carry wildfire from the forest floor to tree canopies, creating extreme fire behavior that poses risk to firefighters, surrounding communities and natural resources. Prescribed fire, including vegetation cutting, removal and burning of piles and low-intensity understory burning, is an important tool to meet the Forest Service’s management objectives for ecological restoration, creating habitat for plants and animals and reducing unwanted fuel loading.

Fire managers follow a risk-management approach when conducting these projects and mitigate impacts to local communities, residences and infrastructure. Fire managers will conduct prescribed fire activities during the safest possible “burn windows” in the coming months. Numerous factors including wind, humidity, air quality, fuel moisture and availability of fire crew personnel must be met before crews are authorized to move forward with burning.

Residents and visitors are asked to avoid areas where prescribed fires are being conducted. Some smoke may be visible. People should not be alarmed as the fires are carefully monitored. Local fire and government authorities are notified prior to burn days and kept informed throughout prescribed fire operations.

Additional updates on prescribed burning will be shared on on this page and the forest’s social media on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MendocinoNF and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF.

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The Yuba River Ranger District will be conducting a variety of planned prescribed pileburns as conditions allow. Project dates, locations, acreage numbers and updates will be posted in the \"Announcements\" tab of this incident page.

 

Why Are We Burning?
The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area. Other benefits include enhancing wildlife habitat and reintroducing fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem.


Why Now?
Current conditions allow for prescribed burning. Each prescribed fire operation follows a prescribed fire burn plan, which considers temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and conditions for the dispersal of smoke. This information is used to decide when and where to burn. The Tahoe National Forest strives to give as much advance notice as possible before burning, but some operations may be conducted on short notice.

Smoke
Smoke from prescribed fire operations is normal and may continue for several days after an ignition depending on the project size and environmental conditions. Smoke may settle into the valleys in the evening and lift in the morning. The Tahoe National Forest coordinates with state and local county air pollution control districts and monitors weather conditions closely prior to prescribed fire ignition. Crews also conduct test burns before igniting a larger area, to verify how effectively fuels are consumed and how smoke will travel.

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The American River Ranger District will be conducting a variety of planned prescribed pileburns as conditions allow. Project dates, locations, acreage numbers and updates will be posted in the \"Announcements\" tab of this incident page.

 

Why Are We Burning?
The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area. Other benefits include enhancing wildlife habitat and reintroducing fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem.


Why Now?
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Smoke
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The Sierraville & Truckee Ranger Districts (eastside of the forest) will be conducting a variety of planned prescribed pileburns as conditions allow. Project dates, locations, acreage numbers and updates will be posted in the \"Announcements\" tab of this incident page.

 

Why Are We Burning?
The goal of this prescribed burn is to decrease the existing fire hazard and to prevent and reduce the impact of future fires in the area. Other benefits include enhancing wildlife habitat and reintroducing fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem.


Why Now?
Current conditions allow for prescribed burning. Each prescribed fire operation follows a prescribed fire burn plan, which considers temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and conditions for the dispersal of smoke. This information is used to decide when and where to burn. The Tahoe National Forest strives to give as much advance notice as possible before burning, but some operations may be conducted on short notice.

Smoke
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\r\nPile burns are an important part of forest restoration projects planned in accordance with the Forest Service’s 10-year Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
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\r\nPile burns work alongside both prescribed fire and mechanical thinning to remove fuels such as woody debris and logging scraps from the forest floor during times of opportune weather.
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\r\nFire managers make every effort to effectively plan and execute burn plans at times when weather allows for smoke impacts to be minimized and transport up and over communities.
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There are no prescribed fire plans for the week of April 15, 2024.

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Here’s more info on what we have going on!! 

Prescribed Fire is an important tool for decreasing long-term fire risk to communities and restoring our forests, so they are more resilient to natural fire in the future.

Pile burning is a type of prescribed fire where firefighters pile and burn forest debris to reduce an area’s wildfire risk. These piles are made from the debris cut by hand (chainsaws) and stacked for fuel reduction projects in the forest. Piles are only ignited under certain conditions, including favorable smoke dispersal and adequate snow cover, which helps contain the piles. These conditions direct firefighters on where within project areas burning can occur due to the localized nature of conditions.

All of our pile burns are conducted within the requirements of federally established guidelines.

 

CURRENT STATUS 

Walker, CA - Mill Canyon RX - NO BURNING TODAY

Reno, NV - Arrowhawk RX - NO BURNING TODAY

Markleeville, CA - Tamarack RX - NO BURNING TODAY

Genoa, NV - Genoa RX - NO BURNING TODAY

 

Southern Nevada - Cole Springs RX - NO BURNING TODAY

                              McFarland RX - NO BURNING TODAY

 

Ruby Valley, NV - Ruby Lake Estates RX - NO BURNING TODAY

 

Please do not call 911. Local Fire Departments are continuously in communication with our #firefighters on the ground.

 

 

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The Palmas Fire is now 100% contained. Some trial closures remain in effect. There is no threat to neighboring communities, as the fire was contained within the preserve.

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Monongahela National Forest staff plan to conduct prescribed burns on 3,667 acres in Pocahontas, Greenbrier and Tucker counties from March through June, weather permitting. 

Project areas planned for prescribed burns this spring include:

Why do we burn?

Reintroducing fire into the forest will: 

How do we manage a prescribed burn?

Fire managers prepare a burn plan for each prescribed burn describing the appropriate conditions needed to conduct the burn safely and achieve the desired results. Burn plans consider public safety, protection of private property, staffing and equipment needs, temperature, humidity, wind, moisture of the vegetation, and conditions for the dispersal of smoke. Appropriate conditions must be met before igniting prescribed burns. A control line is established around each burn area before ignition, using hand tools and other equipment, roads, trails, and natural features such as creeks and other water sources.

Public Safety

Each burn area will be closed to the public on the day of the burn. The area may be closed for several days for public safety. Signs will be posted along the fire line and at entry points into the area. Area residents and travelers may see or smell smoke during fire operations. If you encounter smoke on the highway, slow down, turn on your vehicle’s lights and drive appropriately for the conditions. 

Public Notification

The Forest Service will notify local 911 centers and radio stations on the day of the burn. Information, maps and the latest updates are available at inciweb.gov.

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After a major wind event early afternoon March 20, 2024, a fire was reported on private land in the Rocky Branch area of Luray, Virginia, just north of Shenandoah National Park Headquarters. Initial responders included Luray Fire Department and National Park Service (NPS) firefighters. The fire progressed into the Park, and NPS firefighters assembled a crew to contain it. On March 23, the Southern Area Incident Management Team assumed command of the fire. At the end of the day on March 27, fire management was returned to Shenandoah National Park. The cause of the fire is undetermined.  

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The North Zone Complex covers five wildfires in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests and on state and private land in West Virginia and Virginia. They are: Waterfall Mountain/Shenandoah Forest/211 Fire, Waites Run Fire, Capon/Brush Run Fire, Edith Gap/Serenity Ridge Fire, and Cove Mountain Fire. Command of the North Zone Complex has been transferred to a local Type 3 Team led by Incident Commander Colten Moor. 

FINAL Fire Update - Wednesday April 3, 2024

Current Status: Command of the North Zone Complex is assigned to a local Type 3 Team led by Incident Commander Colten Moor.  The Team will hand command of the incident back to the local unit on Saturday April 6th.  Cove, Edith Gap, Capon, Waterfall Mountain and Waites Run Fires will be monitored and patrolled until declared out. With the increase in moisture and more favorable weather conditions all fires associated with the North Zone Complex have been contained.

Closure orders for all areas in the North Zone Complex remain in effect. The local district will continue to assess conditions on the ground and determine when it is safe to re-open the areas to the public. Be aware of areas adjacent to recently burned areas as they are prone to flash flooding and debris flows. Continuation of suppression repair will occur as needs are identified.  Firefighters continue to remove snags, address other safety concerns, and continue to secure containment lines.  Fire and insect weakened trees continue to fall within burned areas. Road conditions have deteriorated due to rainfall and equipment traffic. Burn Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team will be working on plans to rehabilitate damage to natural drainages and structures moving forward.

Individual Fire Updates: 15,977 total acres 100% contained

  1. Waterfall Mountain/Shenandoah Forest/211 West Fire in Shenandoah and Page Counties, VA
  1. Waites Run Fire in Hardy County, WV
    • 6,223 acres, 100% contained
  2. Capon/Brush Run Fire in Rockingham County, VA 
    • 2,368 acres, 100% contained
  3. Edith Gap/Serenity Ridge Fire in Shenandoah and Page Counties, VA
    • 832 acres, 100% contained
  4. Cove Mountain Fire in Hardy County, WV
    • 155 acres, 100% contained

Resources: 5 Type 2 Crews, 1 Type 2IA crew, 1 Type 3 helicopter, 6 engines, 1 dozers and 108 personnel. 

Date and Cause Reported: The fires were reported on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and Thursday, March 21, 2024. The causes of the fires are undetermined. 

Weather: Today unsettled weather continues as multiple rounds of showers and storms impact the region.  A series of cold fronts sweep through the area Wednesday and Thursday, bringing windy conditions that last through the weekend. High pressure builds overhead Sunday into early next week.

Closures: For the protection of public health and safety, and for the protection of resources, please respect area, road and trail closures.  Check the George Washington and Jefferson website for the full list of closures. www.fs.usda.gov/gwj

Advisories: We ask the public to avoid areas with active fire for their own safety and to allow firefighters to work safely. Public and firefighter safety is always our top priority. In addition, please do not fly drones near or over a wildfire. Drones and firefighting aircraft are a dangerous mix and could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire suppression. If you fly, we can’t.

Smoke and Air Quality:  Air quality information is available at www.airnow.gov. 

General Fire Information: 

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The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service plans to use prescribed fire as a forest management tool from early April until mid-May in the Allegheny National Forest. We do not have exact dates yet. Our operations are weather-dependent, and we will implement prescribed fires at the optimal time to achieve the best results. This spring, we plan to treat 400 acres spread across five project areas located in the Warren County portion of the Bradford Ranger District. 

We will notify communities near the burn sites 24 to 48 hours before ignitions. For public safety, we will post road signs and utilize road guards if necessary. To keep community members informed we will post information on our social media channels, @Allegheny_NF / Twitter and AlleghenyNF / Facebook.

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All planned prescribed fires are weather-dependent and will likely be conducted between late April and early fall, when appropriate moisture, fuel and wind conditions are more likely. 

Ottawa National Forest Proposed Prescribed Fire Projects

Project Name - Acres - Purpose of project

Little Falls,  20 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

1300 Railroad,  27 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Bond Falls,  80 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Black Spruce,  3 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Lucky Charm, 55 acres,  Enhance Oak Regeneration

Soo Hemlock,  10 acres,  Enhance Hemlock Regeneration

Black Harbor 2 Enhance Native Plants/Pollinators

Cooks,  93 acres,  Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Camp Nesbit,  18 acres,  Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Dinner Lake Piles,  21 acres,  Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Paystreak Piles,  19 acres,  Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Total Acres 348

 

Maps for the units' possible 2024 prescribed fire are available here:

 

During active burning, smoke and flames may be visible from roads and in areas downwind of the burn site. Smoke may settle in some areas in the evening hours; however, ignition days and times will be adjusted to avoid smoke sensitive areas. If you have health problems that may be aggravated by smoke, please contact your nearest Zone Fire Management Officer. Affected individuals will be notified of prescribed fires that are conducted on Forest Service Lands in their vicinity the day of the burn.

Prescribed burning provides benefits to our natural resources as well as reducing hazardous fuels on our National Forests. The Forest Service’s goals in burning wildlife openings are:

The Forest Service’s goals in conducting site preparation burns are:

Please contact your local Forest Service office (Hiawatha offices, Ottawa offices) if you have any questions.

 

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2024 USDA Forest Service Upper Peninsula Fire Management Unit Prescribed Fire Projects - Hiawatha NF West Zone 

All planned prescribed fires are weather-dependent and will likely be conducted between late April and early fall, when appropriate moisture, fuel and wind conditions are more likely. 

Maps for the units' possible 2024 prescribed fire are available here:

Hiawatha National Forest West Zone Proposed Prescribed Fire Activity

Project name - Acres - Purpose of project 

Little Ridge #3, 70 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

East Point #1, 48 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

East Point #4, 10 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Pine Plains #7, 87 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Pine Plains #10, 8 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Ready Lake,  467 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Mormon Creek,  73 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Highbridge #2,  25 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Kilpecker,  25 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

8 Mile Unit,  183 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Farm Field,  4 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Mike White #1,  79 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Mike White #2,  129 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

Dutch Mill #3,  82 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance 

East Lake #1, 566 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

East Lake #2,  60 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

East Lake #3,  54 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

East Lake #4,  8 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Indian River #2,  75 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Indian River #3,  60 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Stueben Lake#1,  98 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Tombolo,  34 acres, 1 Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Au Train,  170 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Jack Pine Lodge,  30 acres,  Reintroduce Fire in a Fire-Dependent Ecosystem

Total Acres 2752

During active burning, smoke and flames may be visible from roads and in areas downwind of the burn site. Smoke may settle in some areas in the evening hours; however, ignition days and times will be adjusted to avoid smoke sensitive areas. If you have health problems that may be aggravated by smoke, please contact your nearest Zone Fire Management Officer. Affected individuals will be notified of prescribed fires that are conducted on Forest Service Lands in their vicinity the day of the burn.

Prescribed burning provides benefits to our natural resources as well as reducing hazardous fuels on our National Forests. The Forest Service’s goals in burning wildlife openings are:

The Forest Service’s goals in conducting site preparation burns are:

Please contact your local Forest Service office (Hiawatha offices, Ottawa offices) if you have any questions.

 

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2024 USDA Forest Service Upper Peninsula Fire Management Unit Prescribed Fire Projects - Hiawatha NF East Zone 

All planned prescribed fires are weather-dependent and will likely be conducted between late April and early fall, when appropriate moisture, fuel and wind conditions are more likely. 

Maps for the units' possible 2024 prescribed fire are available here:

Hiawatha National Forest East Zone Proposed Prescribed Fire Activity

Project Name - Acres - Purpose of project

Betchler,  4675 acres, Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Bramley, 161 acres,  Seed Collection

Cape Cod,  45 acres, Site Prep for Regeneration

Crimson, 34 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Fugi,  345 acres,  Site Prep for Regeneration

Gala,  402 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Highbanks,  977 acres, Site Prep for Regeneration/ Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Inkwell,  138 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

North Rifle Range,  99 acres,  Wildlife Habitat Improvement and Maintenance

Paula Red,  64 acres,  Site Prep for Regeneration

Plantation,  38 acres,  Reduce Hazardous Fuels

Rusty Waikiki,  50 acres,  Site Prep for Regeneration

Total Acres 7,128

During active burning, smoke and flames may be visible from roads and in areas downwind of the burn site. Smoke may settle in some areas in the evening hours; however, ignition days and times will be adjusted to avoid smoke sensitive areas. If you have health problems that may be aggravated by smoke, please contact your nearest Zone Fire Management Officer. Affected individuals will be notified of prescribed fires that are conducted on Forest Service Lands in their vicinity the day of the burn.

Prescribed burning provides benefits to our natural resources as well as reducing hazardous fuels on our National Forests. The Forest Service’s goals in burning wildlife openings are:

The Forest Service’s goals in conducting site preparation burns are:

Please contact your local Forest Service office (Hiawatha offices, Ottawa offices) if you have any questions.

 

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NAME: 16 Springs Prescribed Burn Area

DISTRICT: Sacramento Ranger District 2

PLANNED ACRES: 500

DATES: April 11-26

CURRENT STATUS: April 16-19 - burns will continue as conditions allow, crews will continue to monitor completed project areas for hotspots.

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