Prescribed burns planned near Whitefish

A few prescribed burns within the Tally Lake Ranger District are planned for this spring.

A 40-acre burn is planned about 14 miles west of Whitefish near Reid Creek. Officials say the burn will reduce hazardous fuels and maintain the presence of fire in the ecosystem. Smoke may be visible from various locations in the Flathead Valley.

A prescribed burn alongside the Tally Lake and Farm to Market roads may start as early as the first week of April and continue through May. These burns consist of hand piles that were created during a fuels reduction project. A total of 25 acres are planned for this spring.

Burning will be weather dependent and ignition will only occur on days with a good smoke dispersion forecast. Contact the District Fire Management Officer, Jim Reuter at 758-3522 for further information.