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Prescribed Fire Planned at Sheyenne Grassland

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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Sheyenne National Grassland is preparing for prescribed fire operations beginning later this month.

Prescribed burns will occur from October 5 through November 20, 2026, as weather allows, involving 13 burn units totaling 11,500 acres near McLeod, ND.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nddpf-sheyenne-national-grassland-rx

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Prescribed Fire Planned at Sheyenne Grassland“Prescribed Fires Planned at Sheyenne National GrasslandSheyenne National Grassland is preparing for prescribed fire operations beginning later this month.”
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13 burn units, 11,500 acres planned near McLeod, ND, from Oct 5–Nov 20, 2026.“13 burn units, totaling 11,500 acres, are planned near McLeod, ND.”
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Sheyenne National Grassland is preparing for prescribed fire operations beginning later this month.“Prescribed Fires Planned at Sheyenne National GrasslandSheyenne National Grassland is preparing for prescribed fire operations beginning later this month.”
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Prescribed burns will occur from October 5 through November 20, 2026, as weather allows, involving 13 burn units totaling 11,500 acres near McLeod, ND.“Prescribed burns will occur from October 5 through November 20, 2026, as weather allows.• 13 burn units, totaling 11,500 acres, are planned near McLeod, ND.”

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NDDPF Sheyenne National Grassland RX

Last updated: --- The type of incident is Prescribed Fire and involves the following unit(s) Dakota Prairie National Grasslands. --- State: North Dakota --- Coordinates: Latitude: 46° 27 49.2 Longitude: 97° 19 14.6 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Prescribed Fires Planned at Sheyenne National GrasslandSheyenne National Grassland is preparing for prescribed fire operations beginning later this month. These burns help reduce overgrown vegetation, lowering wildfire risk and protecting nearby communities, infrastructure, and natural resources.What to Expect:• Prescribed burns will occur from October 5 through November 20, 2026, as weather allows.• 13 burn units, totaling 11,500 acres, are planned near McLeod, ND.• No road closures are expected, but smoke may be visible from Highway 27 and surrounding areas.• Some areas may remain closed for several days—watch for posted signs near burn sites.Smoke will be visible during operations. For air quality updates, visit www.airnow.gov. If you encounter smoke while driving, please slow down and use your headlights.All burns depend on the day‑of weather conditions and may be postponed if needed.Stay updated through our website, social media channels, and InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/County emergency managers will be notified when burning begins.Learn more about Prescribed Burning on the DPG:&nbsp;https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/dpg/fire/prescribed-burning-grasslands&nbsp;