News Release

Prescribed Fires in the North Unit

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News Release Date: May 7, 2019
Contact: Eileen Andes, 701-623-4466
Contact: Blake McCann, 701-623-4466

The Sheep Prescribed Fire, encompassing approximately 4,300 acres, will cover the area from the Scenic Drive south to the Little Missouri River, extending from River Bend Overlook west to Oxbow Overlook. The Northwest Corner Prescribed Fire will cover roughly 700 acres, from the north side of the Scenic Drive to the Unit’s north boundary between mile 9.5 and Oxbow Overlook.

During the planned burn, the Scenic Drive will be closed at the Caprock Coulee trailhead to the end of the road. Portions of the Achenbach and Caprock Coulee trails will be closed for visitor safety. Burning should be completed by the end of the day on Thursday.

Local fire departments and law enforcement agencies will be notified and signs will be placed along neighboring roadways and at park visitor centers to notify the public. National Park Service personnel will be assisted by other federal land management agencies to carry out the prescribed burns.

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