BLM plans prescribed burn in Lander and Eureka Counties
BATTLE MOUNTAIN, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District plans to conduct prescribed burns, now during daylight hours when weather safely allows them, around the Roberts Mountain Range 15 miles northwest of Eureka and the Shoshone Mountain Range 35 miles north of Austin until March 1, 2026.
“Prescribed burns are an effective way for us to reduce the natural fuels that could cause wildfires and that threaten rangelands, forests and the wildland urban interface,” said Battle Mountain’s Fuels Manager, Robert Burdick.
Public near BLM's worksites may notice wildland firefighters igniting piles in patches and then suppressing embers as necessary. During these operations, BLM alerts motorists with signs along Highway 278, Highway 50, and Highway 305 while operations are underway. Dispersed smoke might be seen from a long distance after ignition until completion.
For additional information, please call Robert Burdick at (775) 635-4175.
Visit NevadaFireInfo.org for a map of active fires and wildfire cameras—information on wildfire prevention and restrictions—resources for current and aspiring firefighters.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.