InciWebAnother day of successful prescribed burning
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About 48 acres of grassy savannah was successfully burned today, Tuesday March 23, in the Middle Mountain Prescribed Burn area. Fire staff plan to return tomorrow morning to mop up, if needed. Wet weather is moving into the Middle Mountain area so it is unlikely that conditions will be favorable to continue burning the rest of the savannah unit (about 250 acres) on Wednesday March 24. Fire staff will monitor upcoming weather patterns for another burn window, most likely later this spring. Please continue checking InciWeb for additional updates.
Prescribed burning has begun Tuesday March 23
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The test fire was successful and prescribed burning has started in approximately 300 acres of grassy savannah habitat in Middle Mountain Prescribed Burn Area south of Minnehaha Springs in Pocahontas County. Smoke may be visible from State Route 92 and County Road 23 from the Pocahontas/Greenbrier County Line north to Minnehaha Springs.
Possible burn window today Tuesday March 23
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If conditions permit, today’s plan is to burn about 300 acres of grassy savannah areas in the northern unit of the Middle Mountain Prescribed Burn area, south of Minnehaha Springs WV. Fire staff are briefing on site this morning. If conditions are favorable, they will ignite a test burn. If the test burn is successful, they will continue fire operations today.
Please continue to check InciWeb for updates.
Successful day of prescribed burning
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The understory of approximately 100 acres of forested land was successfully burned today. Fire staff are now monitoring fire lines and mopping up areas with heavier fuels that are putting up smoke. If conditions permit, fire staff will burn the open grassy (savannah) areas tomorrow, Tuesday March 23. Please keep monitoring InciWeb for further updates.
Prescribed burning has begun
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The test fire was successful and prescribed burning has started in the 411-acre Middle Mountain Prescribed Burn Area south of Minnehaha Springs in Pocahontas County. Smoke may be visible from State Route 92 and County Road 23 from the Pocahontas/Greenbrier County Line north to Minnehaha Springs.
Possible burn window today Monday March 22
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Fire staff are briefing on site at 8:30am this morning. If conditions are favorable, they will ignite a test burn. If the test burn is successful, they will begin fire operations today. Updates will be posted to this InciWeb site. Please check back!
Monongahela National Forest Plans Prescribed Burn on Middle Mountain
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Elkins, W.Va., March 17, 2021 — Monongahela National Forest plans to conduct a prescribed burn on Middle Mountain, south of Minnehaha Springs, this spring when conditions permit. The purpose of this burn is to re-establish fire’s natural role in the forest ecosystem, improve forest health and wildlife habitat (especially for eastern wild turkey), and reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfires.
The Middle Mountain project area consists of both forested and grassy savannah habitats. Eastern wild turkey and their young use savannah habitat to forage for insects in the late spring and summer months. During the rest of the year, their primary food source are acorns found in the forested habitat. Prescribed fire helps to maintain both habitat types.
The burn area will be closed to the public on the day of the burn and may be closed for several days after to ensure public safety. Signs will be posted on nearby roads before and during burning. Residents and Forest visitors may see and smell smoke for several days. If you encounter smoke on the highway, slow down, turn on your vehicle’s lights and drive appropriately for the conditions.
Prescribed fires are conducted under specific weather conditions and are designed to accomplish pre-determined forest management goals. Monongahela National Forest follows strict guidelines for conducting prescribed burns, and takes into consideration environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and wind. If any environmental conditions are not within limits, the burns will be postponed.
Local radio stations will be alerted to burn activities ahead of time. When burning begins, information, photos, and maps will be available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/.
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King Fire Final Update March 23 1200PM
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King Fire Final Update: March 23, 1200 hours
Location: Brooks County, east of Encino
Acreage: 11,728 acres
Containment: 100%
Cause: Power line
This fire has been transferred to local resources to monitor.
Texas A&M Forest Service fire investigators determined the cause of the fire was due to a power line.
King Fire Update March 21 500PM
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King Fire Update: March 21, 1700 hours
Location: Brooks County, east of Encino
Acreage: 11,728 acres
Containment: 100%
Two TIFMAS Engines assisted in patrol of the King Fire today due to concern of some smoldering in the fire interior. Crews addressed areas of concern and report fire is looking good.
King Fire Update March 20 600PM
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King Fire Update: March 20, 1800 hours
Location: Brooks County, east of Encino
Acreage: 11,728 acres
Containment: 100%
Resources put in significant effort in mop up today and the . Patrol of the fire will continue but containment is at 100%.