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April 15 Prescribed Fire Operations 04-14-2025
Lolo National Forest Prescribed Fire Operations
Publication Type: Announcement - 04/14/2025 - 15:02
Fire officials on the Lolo National Forest may implement prescribed fire operations today, as weather and fuels conditions allow.
Missoula Ranger District: Firefighters will burn up to 34 acres in the Grant Creek project area, northwest of Missoula between Butler and La Valle Creek. Smoke may be visible from Interstate 90 in the Grant Creek area. The project objectives are to maintain and improve forest healthy, and reduce the risk of damage from insect and disease while maintaining a natural appearing landscape.
Superior Ranger District: Firefighters will burn up to 60 acres in the Second Chance project area, 4.5 miles north of Lozeau in the Second Creek drainage. Smoke may be visible from Interstate 90 in the Lozeau area. Firefighters will be utilizing aerial ignitions. The objective of this prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous fuels created by previous management operations in the Scound Chance Timber Sale and to provide planting access.
Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District: Firefighters plan to conduct up to 50 acres of understory burning on the Clear Creek units 7 miles west of Thompson Falls. Minimal smoke impacts are anticipated; however, smoke may be visible from Thompson Falls.