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April 25, 2024 Prescribed Fire Update 04-25-2024
Lolo National Forest Prescribed Fire Operations
Publication Type: News - 04/25/2024 - 07:30
Yesterday was a successful day of prescribed fire operations across many of our districts, work will continue today and throughout the rest of this week, pending conditions.
Ninemile Ranger District: Firefighters made good progress yesterday on the Frenchtown Face unit and will continue up to 75 acres of prescribed fire operations today. The Frenchtown Face unit is located approximately 9 miles north of Ninemile Road near the Stoney Creek drainage. The Smoke will likely be visible from Alberton, Ninemile, Huson and Frenchtown.
Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District: Prescribed fire operations will continue on the Clear Creek units, located 6 miles west of Thompson Falls. Firefighters plan to burn up to 75 acres on two units. Smoke may be visible from Thompson Falls, Plains, and surrounding communities.
Seeley Ranger District: The 66-acre prescribed fire unit is located southeast of the community of Seeley Lake; east of Highway 83 between mile markers 10 and 13. Smoke may be visible from Hwy 83 for the duration of the burn.
Superior Ranger District: Firefighters will conduct up to 500 acres of prescribed burning on two different units, located 4 12 Mile and Flat Rock Creek located approximately 3 miles north of Cabin City. This prescribed burn will utilize aerial ignitions to reduce fuel from previous management operations. The helibase will be located 4 miles up Tamarack Creek. Residents will see a helicopter in the area. Smoke could be visible from I-90, St. Regis, and possibly Plains. Smoke should disperse following ignition but may settle along drainages and in lower elevations in the overnight hours.
Prescribed fire 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. Check air quality near you on the Fire and Smoke Map at fire.airnow.gov.
Prescribed fire on the Superior Ranger District, April 23, 2024