Custer, SD, October 26, 2016 – Forest Officials from the Northern Hills Ranger District on the Black Hills National Forest are planning to burn approximately 190 acres on the Rifle Pit Prescribed Fire Project units 1 and 2 tomorrow, Thursday, October 27, depending on weather. Smoke will be visible for several miles and may persist for several days.
The Rifle Pit units are approximately 3 miles southeast of Cement Ridge Lookout on the South Dakota/Wyoming Line off Wagon Canyon Road (FS 805.3).
Objectives of the burn are to reduce surface and ladder fuels that contribute to crown fire hazard, thereby protecting nearby homes, while also providing fire managers safe and effective areas in which to manage future wildland fires. Additional goals include providing diverse ecosystems and improving big game and songbird/raptor habitat. This area has experienced heavy bark beetle mortality, and prescribed fire will help move conditions towards restoring this landscape.
Prescribed fire specialists compare conditions on the ground to those outlined in burn plans before deciding whether to burn on a given day. A prescribed burn will not be ignited unless the conditions meet the criteria described in the burn plan.
Forest visitors, including hunters, are asked to be aware of their surroundings and watch for prescribed burning operations in the months ahead. Areas where burning operations are taking place will be signed to notify visitors. The public is also encouraged to contact a nearby Forest Service office with questions.
Fire officials will continue to monitor the fire through the weekend.
For more information on Black Hills National Forest prescribed fire, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=STELPRDB5112694
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Prescribed Fire Planned in Southern Black Hills National Forest
Custer, SD – The Hell Canyon Ranger District on the Black Hills National Forest is planning to ignite 1,500 acres on the Anti-Horse prescribed fire project Tuesday, October 25 - Wednesday, October 26, depending on weather. Smoke will be visible for several miles and could impact Highway 16 west of Custer, SD. Crews have been preparing to implement the project to meet management objectives for several years.
The Anti-Horse project area, located approximately 18 miles west of Custer, SD or 2 miles northwest of Jewel Cave National Monument, focuses on treating Forest Service land to reduce hazardous fuels.
Prescribed fire is an important tool in reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire across the landscape. It allows fire managers to reintroduce fire, using lower fire intensities, to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations on the forest floor.
Hazardous fuels reduction will help to protect nearby private property and homes, and to aid fire suppression, tactics and strategies in the event of an unplanned wildland fire.
Prescribed fire also encourages new growth in forage for wildlife and cattle, maintains many plant and animal species whose habitats depend on periodic fire, minimizes the spread of pest insects; removes unwanted species that threaten species native to an ecosystem and recycles nutrients back to the soil.
Prescribed fire specialists compare conditions on the ground to those outlined in burn plans before deciding whether to burn on a given day. A prescribed burn will not be ignited unless the conditions meet the criteria described in the burn plan.
Forest visitors, including hunters, are asked to be aware of their surroundings and watch for prescribed burning operations in the months ahead. Areas where burning operations are taking place will be signed to notify visitors. The public is also encouraged to contact a nearby Forest Service office with questions.
As conditions permit, fire officials will continue to assess ignition of other prescribed burn units across the Black Hills National Forest.
For more information on Black Hills National Forest prescribed fire, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=STELPRDB5112694
The Anti-Horse project area, located approximately 18 miles west of Custer, SD or 2 miles northwest of Jewel Cave National Monument, focuses on treating Forest Service land to reduce hazardous fuels.
Prescribed fire is an important tool in reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire across the landscape. It allows fire managers to reintroduce fire, using lower fire intensities, to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations on the forest floor.
Hazardous fuels reduction will help to protect nearby private property and homes, and to aid fire suppression, tactics and strategies in the event of an unplanned wildland fire.
Prescribed fire also encourages new growth in forage for wildlife and cattle, maintains many plant and animal species whose habitats depend on periodic fire, minimizes the spread of pest insects; removes unwanted species that threaten species native to an ecosystem and recycles nutrients back to the soil.
Prescribed fire specialists compare conditions on the ground to those outlined in burn plans before deciding whether to burn on a given day. A prescribed burn will not be ignited unless the conditions meet the criteria described in the burn plan.
Forest visitors, including hunters, are asked to be aware of their surroundings and watch for prescribed burning operations in the months ahead. Areas where burning operations are taking place will be signed to notify visitors. The public is also encouraged to contact a nearby Forest Service office with questions.
As conditions permit, fire officials will continue to assess ignition of other prescribed burn units across the Black Hills National Forest.
For more information on Black Hills National Forest prescribed fire, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=STELPRDB5112694
Monday, October 17, 2016
Cottonwood Fire
Cottonwood Fire (CA - County Assist)
Reported: Oct 16, 2016, 1:00 pm
Located: Approximately 15 miles east of Wall on I-90
Fire Information:
The PIO is located at the Minuteman Missile Visitor Center
Contact: (605) 863-0061
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Reported: Oct 16, 2016, 1:00 pm
Located: Approximately 15 miles east of Wall on I-90
Fire Information:
The PIO is located at the Minuteman Missile Visitor Center
Contact: (605) 863-0061
or
Login to: pcimt3.blogspot.com
Sunday, October 16, 2016
October 16, 2016
Bald Wildfire
Reported: 10:48 am
Location: Bald Hill area between Pactola and Sheridan Lake
Size: 2.75 acres
Resources: Federal, State and Local
Cause: Unknown
Reported: 10:48 am
Location: Bald Hill area between Pactola and Sheridan Lake
Size: 2.75 acres
Resources: Federal, State and Local
Cause: Unknown
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Battle Mountain Fire
Update 7:30 p.m.
Battle Mountain fire is now 100% contained!
Due to more accurate mapping, the fire is reduced to 20.7 acres.
Tomorrow Local and State crews will continue mop up efforts.
Fire is now 90% contained.
- Started on Friday, October 15 at 7:50 PM
- Local, State, and Federal resources responded
- 22.45 acres
- No structures threatened, no evacuations
- 60 % of the fire perimeter is surrounded by dozer and handline
- Fire investigator is on scene
- Today crews will continue working on 100% containment and mop up
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| Photo taken by Brady Rothschadl |
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| Photo by Justin Evans |
Friday, October 14, 2016
October 14, 2016
Rhubarb Wildfire:
Reported: 1:07 pm
Size: .1 acre
Location: Behind Prairie Berry 2 miles east of Hill City
Resources: Federal and Local resources responding
Cause: Tree fell on powerline
Reported: 1:07 pm
Size: .1 acre
Location: Behind Prairie Berry 2 miles east of Hill City
Resources: Federal and Local resources responding
Cause: Tree fell on powerline
Monday, October 3, 2016
October 3, 2016
Recent Fires
Sep 29:
Black Gap Wildfire
Sep 29:
Black Gap Wildfire
- .45 acres
- Controlled
- Cause unknown
Sep 30:
ORV Wildfire
- Location: 5 miles NW of Ft Pierre
- .6 acres
- Controlled
- Cause: unknown
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