South
Dakota Department of Agriculture’s Wildland Fire Division and the South Dakota
Department of Game, Fish and Parks have started ignitions on a
prescribed burn at Stockade Lake.
Firefighters
are planning on burning approximately five acres. This project is located on
the west side of Stockade Lake near the beach and boat ramp area in Custer
State Park.
The
objectives of the burn are to reduce the hazardous buildup of debris and dead
vegetation, which can fuel wildfires, and remove the dead layer of reeds to
stimulate new growth. Weather conditions will be monitored closely to
ensure prescribed fire conditions align with management objectives for the
burn.
Smoke
may be visible in the surrounding areas and can linger for several days after
ignition has been completed. Fire crews will secure, patrol and monitor fire
lines as appropriate for public and firefighter safety. For more information on
smoke management visit: http://gpfireinfo.blogspot.com/p/smoke-management.html.
