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November 7, 2023 Pile Burning Update
Lolo National Forest Prescribed Fire Operations
Publication Type: Announcement 11/07/2023
Yesterday was a successful day of prescribed fire operations (pile burning) across the forest, pending conditions work will continue today. Burning piles reduces hazardous fuels and contributes to the implementation of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
Missoula Ranger District: Firefighters will be burning 30 acres of piles by hand approximately 2 miles up the Marhsall Canyon adjacent to the 20-acre unit on the west side of the upper Marshall Creek drainage. Smoke may be visible from I-90 along East Missoula and Bonner.
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: The Plains/Thompson Falls District will conduct pile burning on two different units located 7 miles southwest of Plains, and 6 miles northeast Thompson Falls. Smoke may be visible from Thompson Falls and Plains.
Superior Ranger District: Firefighters will initiate up to 17 acres of pile burning operations on two different units located 2 miles northeast of Superior and 8 miles southeast of Superior. Smoke may be visible from Superior and I-90.
Firefighters will implement, patrol and monitor the pile burning over the next few days.