Prescribed Burns in Progress

The Daniel Boone National Forest is planning a series of prescribed fire operations to remove forest fuels, improve wildlife habitat and increase native vegetation across the Forest. The locations of all planned, active and completed prescribed burns are displayed in the Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker. 

• Burn 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.