MTBRF Bitterroot National Forest Prescribed Fire Operations

Last updated: 2025-04-11

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The type of incident is Prescribed Fire and involves the following unit(s) Bitterroot National Forest.

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State: Montana

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 46° 28 26.3994 Longitude: 114° 12 25.1994

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview: The BC 1a, BC2 and BC 3 areas, also known as West Central/Big Creek, may be treated between April 15 and 18 depending on weather conditions.  If this burn happens, road closures will be in effect for Big Creek Trailhead Road 738 and Roads 1319 and 739.     The Bitterroot National Forest, along with our interagency partners and neighbors, is preparing to implement prescribed fire projects across the forest this Spring. Prescribed fire is part of the Forest’s annual fire management program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife forage, and create conditions which minimize impacts from future wildfires around our communities.Weather and conditions permitting, prescribed burns may occur starting in April and continue throughout the Spring.