SUNDANCE, Wyo. – The Bearlodge Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest is planning to begin conducting prescribed fires using the South Slope prescribed fire plan beginning Friday.
The Bearlodge and Northern Hills districts have experienced normal to above normal precipitation in the form of snow this winter. Under the South Slope burn plan snow will be utilized as control features for this unit.
Snow may not be present in lower elevations, but northerly aspects in the higher elevations are still holding an adequate amount of snow.
South slopes become available to burn due to their exposure while other surrounding aspects remain snow covered.
An estimated 82 acres will be burned roughly 1 mile southeast of Warren Peak Lookout.
No closures are anticipated due to this prescribed fire, although residents are being encouraged to watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.
Weather conditions will be evaluated in the days/hours before the burn begins. If conditions warrant, this scheduled prescribed fire activity may be canceled.
