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November 8, 2023 Pile Burning Update
Lolo National Forest Prescribed Fire Operations
Publication Type: Announcement 11/08/2023
Pending conditions, pile burning efforts will continue today on several districts to reduce hazardous fuels from previous vegetation management operations.
Missoula Ranger District: Firefighters will be burning 10 acres of piles by hand in the Marshall Creek drainage and 5 acres near the Pattee Picnic Area. Smoke may be visible from I-90 along East Missoula and Bonner.
Ninemile Ranger District: The Ninemile District plans burn approximately 17 acres of piles, 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 5 miles southwest Thompson Falls. Smoke may be visible from Thompson Falls and Plains.
Superior Ranger District: Firefighters will initiate up to 25 acres of pile burning operations on two different units located 5 miles northeast of St. Regis and 8 miles southeast of Superior. Smoke may be visible from Superior, St. Regis and Interstate 90.
Pile burning is only implemented under the right conditions. Favorable conditions include correct temperature, wind, fuel moisture and ventilation for smoke. When these criteria are met, firefighters implement, monitor, and patrol each burn to ensure it meets forest health and public safety goals including air quality.