Fire
officials are planning to continue ignition of the Prairie prescribed fire on
the Black Hills National Forest today, Friday, December 12.
Starting
mid-morning, fire crews plan to burn about 160 acres.
The
prescribed burn will take place approximately 2 miles southwest of Hisega, 4
miles southeast of Pactola Reservoir and 1 mile east of Hwy 16.
Fire
will be confined primarily to south-facing slopes and bordered by snow and
frozen fuels limiting fire behavior on north-facing slopes. Crews will continue
to monitor the burn after ignition is complete.
Smoke
may be visible for several days from Highway 385, Sheridan Lake Road, and Rapid
City.
Smoke from this fire may impact visibility on Highway 44. Motorists in the area are urged to use caution.
Smoke from this fire may impact visibility on Highway 44. Motorists in the area are urged to use caution.
The media contact for this prescribed fire is Beth Doten, (605) 440-0263.
