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Lolo National Forest Prescribed Fire Operations

Unit Information

24 Fort Missoula Road 
Missoula, 
59804 
24 Fort Missoula Road 
Missoula, 
59804 

Incident Contacts

  • Lolo National Forest Fire Information
    Email:
    SM.FS.R1LoloPAO@usda.gov
    Phone:
    406-360-5638

Announcements

Yesterday was a successful day of prescribed fire operations (pile burning) across the forest, work will continue today.  Burning piles reduces hazardous fuels and contributes to the implementation of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. 
Pending favorable conditions, firefighters on the Lolo National Forest will continue to burn piles today to reduce hazardous fuel, a key component of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. 
Pile burning will take place on the Seeley Ranger District to help reduce hazardous fuels, a key component of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. Seeley Ranger District: 
Pile burning is continuing on the Ninemile Ranger District 2 miles south of the district office. Smoke may be visible from the Ninemile Valley and Interstate 90.Pile burning reduce the amount of fuels that are available to burn, lowering a wildfire’s intensity and reducing risks to firefighters and communities. 
Pending favorable conditions, firefighters on the Lolo National Forest will continue to burn piles today to reduce hazardous fuels from previous vegetation management operations. Pile burning reduces hazardous fuels and is a key component of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. 
Yesterday was a successful day of prescribed fire operations (pile burning) across the forest, work will continue today.  Burning piles reduces hazardous fuels and contributes to the implementation of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy. 
Conditions permitting, several districts on the Lolo National Forest are planning to conduct prescribed fire operations today to help reduce hazardous fuels, restore wildlife habitat, and create better protection around communities from future wildfires. 
October 9, 2023 Pile Burn Update
Updated On: 10/10/2023
 The Superior Ranger District is planning to conduct prescribed fire operations (pile burn) in the Cold Creek drainage, 7 miles southwest of St. Regis, MT in an effort to reduce hazardous fuels. Area residents may see smoke in the area over the next few days.
October 5, 2023 Pile Burn Update
Updated On: 10/06/2023
Pending favorable conditions, firefighters on the Lolo National Forest are planning to conduct pile burns today to reduce hazardous fuels from previous vegetation management operations. Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District: 
October 4, 2023 Pile Burn Update
Updated On: 10/05/2023
Yesterday was a successful day of prescribed fire operations (pile burning) across many of our districts, work will continue today and throughout the rest of this week, pending conditions.