The Hell Canyon Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest will begin the 18 Mile Prescribed Fire when conditions are favorable. The project is located 18 miles southwest of Custer and eight miles west of Pringle, along Pleasant Valley Road. An estimated 880 acres will be burned. Objectives of this prescribed fire include maintaining forest health and protecting management investments in the interest of sustained timber productivity. Prescribed fires also reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
No closures are anticipated for the 18 Mile Prescribed Fire. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.
Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burn. Go to https://fire.airnow.gov/ to find more detailed information about air quality. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights if you encounter smoke on the road.
Weather conditions will be evaluated in the hours before the burn begins. If conditions are not favorable, this scheduled prescribed fire activity may be canceled.
Stay informed about scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website and social media channels. County emergency management officials will be notified when the burning begins.
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