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November 1, 2023 Pile Burning Update
Lolo National Forest Prescribed Fire Operations
Publication Type: Announcement 11/01/2023
Yesterday was a successful day of pile burning across the forest, work will continue today. Burning piles reduces hazardous fuels and contributes to implementing the Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
Missoula Ranger District: Firefighters will burn 10 acres of piles by hand east of Marshall Mountain Ski Resort. Fire crews also plan to burn up to 10 acres of piles one mile northeast of Gold Creek and the Blackfoot River. Smoke may be visible from I-90 along east Missoula, Bonner, and the Blackfoot River corridor.
Ninemile Ranger District: The Ninemile District plans to pile burn, 5 miles northwest of the District Office, between Kennedy Creek and Butler Creek. Smoke may be visible from Alberton and Interstate 90.
Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District: 25-acre pile burn will occur 7 miles southwest of Plains. Smoke may be visible from Plains.
Superior Ranger District: Firefighters will initiate up to 6 acres of pile burning operations 4 miles northeast of Cabin City and 4 miles northeast of Superior. Smoke may be visible from Interstate 90 and Superior.