HOT SPRINGS, Ark – Mar. 17, 2022—
National forest fire managers are currently conducting prescribed burns in areas across the Ouachita National Forest and the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. This notice provides information on the day’s expected activities.
The USDA Forest Service Southern Region is taking a risk-informed approach to managing prescribed fire.
We will continue to pay special attention to smoke management and the safety of the public and firefighters during all operations.
Ouachita National Forest
Mena-Oden Ranger District Acres: 101
Vicinity: Y City County: Scott
Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District Acres: 2358
Vicinity: Waldron County: Scott
Oklahoma Ranger District Acres: 2050
Vicinity: Hodgen County: McCurtain
Caddo Womble Ranger District Acres: 2921
Vicinity: Mt Ida County: Montgomery
Jessieville Winona Fourche Ranger District Acres 1374
Vicinity: Harvey County: Yell
Ozark St Francis National Forests
Big Piney Ranger District Acres: 1000
Vicinity: Victor County: Pope
Sylamore Ranger District Acres: 6103
Vicinity: Calico Rock County: Stone
Sylamore Ranger District Acres: 2407
Vicinity: Big Flat County: Baxter
Pleasant Hill Ranger District Acres: 3769
Vicinity: Oark County: Franklin
Daily prescribed fire updates can also be found at: www.fs.usda.gov/ouachita or by calling 1-888-243-1042.
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