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October 24, 2023 Prescribed Fire Update
Lolo National Forest Prescribed Fire Operations
Publication Type: Announcement 10/25/2023
Yesterday was a successful day of prescribed fire operations (pile burning) across the forest, work will continue today. Burning piles reduces hazardous fuels and contributes to the implementation of the Wildfire Crisis Strategy.
Missoula Ranger District: Firefighters will conduct up to 20 acres of hand pile burning on three units on the Missoula Ranger District. Pending conditions, the pile burning will take place on the west side of Marshall Canyon, north of Highway 200 along Lower Blackfoot Corridor, and north of Highway 12 in the Howard Creek drainage off Hwy 12. Smoke may be visible from the Missoula, Bonner, parts of the I-90, Highway 12, and Highway 200 Corridors.
Ninemile Ranger District: Firefighters will burn up to 9 acres of landing piles located 3 miles west of the Tarkio, south of Interstate 90. The Ninemile District also plans to burn up to 50 acres of hand piles 2 miles south of the district office. Smoke may be visible from the Ninemile Valley, Alberton and Interstate 90.
Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District: Firefighters will be burning several piles located 12 miles northwest of Plains and 10 miles northwest of Thompson Falls. Smoke may be visible from Plains and Thompson Falls.
Superior Ranger District: The Superior District will conduct pile burning on two different units located 6 miles north of Cabin City and 8 miles northeast of St. Regis. Smoke may be visible from Interstate 90 and St. Regis.
Seeley Lake Ranger District: The 10-acre pile burn will occur at the Monture Guard Station, north of Ovando. Smoke could be visible from Highway 200 and Ovando.
