Mark Twain National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this November, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through December as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
Prescribed fires planned for the area include:
Chute Ridge Unit B and D - 1,059 acres. One mile east of Roaring River State Park, adjacent to MO HWY 86.
Little Creek South - 265 acres. Approximately 6 miles west of Bunker, MO.
Zipper Hollow - 226 acres. Adjacent to Little Creek South Rx. 6.5 miles west of Bunker, MO.
Preusch Smith - 562 acres. Two miles north of Brownfield, MO. 4 miles south of Interstate 44.
Butcher Hollow Block 2 - 227 acres. Five miles NE of Reynolds Missouri.
Tidwell - 339 acres. One mile north of Fairview, MO, adjacent to MO HWY 125.
Hanks Field - 40 acres. Five miles East of Roby, MO.
Knox Branch 2 - 425 acres. Eight miles NW of Potosi, MO. 1 mile NE of Washington County Highway AA.
Smith Hollow 2 - 515 acres. Three miles NE of Berryman, MO. 1 mile north of MO Highway 8.
Berryman CCC Block A - 438 acres. One mile north of Berryman, MO and MO HWY 8.
Flatwoods Block 2 - Two miles NW of Shirley, MO, ½ mile North of MO HWY 8.
Turnbough - 225 acres. One Mile North of Markham Springs, MO. 1 mile north of MO HWY 49
Those areas may close to the public for several days for public safety. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns.
Residents may experience smoke during the prescribed burns. For more detailed information about air quality, go to AirNow online or download the app. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights when you encounter smoke on the road.
We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled.
Stay informed about the scheduled prescribed fires through the forest website, social media channels, and InciWeb, the interagency incident information system. We will notify county emergency management officials when burning begins.
