04/30/2026
The Bureau of Land Management has planned a 231-acre prescribed burn tomorrow at the Schnell Recreation Area near Richardton, pending favorable weather and site conditions.
All prescribed fire operations follow detailed burn plans with specific requirements for weather, fuel conditions and safety. Ignition will begin only when those criteria are met, and the BLM will coordinate with local authorities before starting.
Smoke will be visible on the day of ignition and may linger in surrounding areas for several days. Fire crews will remain on site during ignition and continue to monitor and patrol the area until the burn is declared out.
Prescribed fire is a key land management tool that reduces hazardous fuels, improves wildfire preparedness, supports biodiversity and promotes overall ecosystem health.
For more information, call the BLM North Dakota Field Office at 701-227-7700. Updates will also be posted on Facebook at Bureau of Land Management – Montana/Dakotas.
