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October 12, 2023 Pile Burn Update
Lolo National Forest Prescribed Fire Operations
Publication Type: Announcement 10/13/2023
Pending favorable conditions, firefighters on the Lolo National Forest will continue to burn piles today to reduce hazardous fuels from previous vegetation management operations. Pile burning reduces hazardous fuels and is a key component of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
Ninemile Ranger District: Firefighters plan to burn several piles located 3 miles west of Tarkio, south of Interstate 90. Smoke may be visible from Tarkio and Interstate 90.
Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District: Firefighters will be burning piles 9 miles north of Thompson Falls. Smoke may be visible from Thompson Falls.
Superior Ranger District: The 20-acre pile burn will occur 6 miles east of Lozeau. Smoke may be visible from Superior and I-90.
Firefighters will continue to monitor the area during and after the burn.