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Burning at West Beach and Mnoke Prairie planned for Today, March 16
Indiana Dunes NP Spring 2022
Publication Type: Announcement 03/16/2022
Weather permitting, firefighters and resource managers from Indiana Dunes National Park plan to burn approximately 42 acres of woodland and grassland at West Beach in Portage today. At Mnoke Prairie, on the border of Burns Harbor and Porter, crews plan to burn 56 acres of prairie grasses and woodlands.The burns are expected to begin around noon. Fire crews will complete the burns, then remain on scene to monitor for hot spots through the remainder of the day. Visitor services should not be effected, however some trails at West Beach may be temporarily closed doe to smoke. Maps of all the planned spring burns can be found at https://bit.ly/INDUSpring2022FiresMore information on prescribed fire in the National Parks can be found at https://www.nps.gov/articles/what-is-a-prescribed-fire.htm