Thursday, December 3, 2020

12/3/20: Forest Service Prescribed Burn Occurring near Hill City, SD

If you see smoke in the air, there is a prescribed burn happening on the Black Hills National Forest today (12/3) near Hill City, SD. The test burn was a success and firefighters are proceeding with ignition. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/blackhills/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD859769.

Smoke from the prescribed burn near Hill City today may be impacting areas south of Hill City, north of Custer, SD and the Black Elk Wilderness. Fire officials appreciate the support of our local communities during this project. Reducing hazardous fuels now will be beneficial in reducing the intensity and severity of future wildland fires. 


Photos: Long Draw Project, 12/3/20, by Matt Daigle, Black Hills National Forest