The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning to conduct a 238 acre prescribed burn at the Fort Meade
Recreation Area on Tuesday October 10, 2023, weather dependent. The burn will be north of the National
Cemetery on the west side of Interstate 90.
The prescribed burn will be highly visible from Interstate 90, the
National Cemetery, and the city of Sturgis.
Prescribed
burning is taking place to reduce hazardous fuels accumulations, maintain and
enhance native plant species, and retain and expand key habitat for wildlife
species. Resources will be on scene
throughout the next several days to patrol and secure the fire perimeter until
the prescribed burn is declared out.
Engines
and personnel supporting the BLM in this burn include the USFS, State of South
Dakota Wildland Fire, local VFDs, and Rapid City Fire Department Veterans Crew.
For
additional information on this prescribed burn, please contact Nathan Wiedow at
605-891-3804.
