TWO PRSECRIBED BURNS today Ogden Dunes Police issue alert for prescribed Fire TODAY at Nelson Reck Park Woods and Indiana Dunes National Park intends to conduct the Furnessville South Prescribed Fire on 3/25/26. The planned burn area is 92 acres in size.
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The prescribed fire is located south of Furnessville Road, west of the campground, near the Glenwood Dunes Trail. Ignition is planned to begin between 1000 and 1200.
Two wildland fire engines, 21personnel and 3 ATVs will be on site for the event.
Signs alerting the public to the prescribed fire activity are posted along the roadways. Smoke may be in the area for a period of time after the fires are complete.
The press release for this spring’s prescribed fires can be found at https://www.nps.gov/indu/learn/news/spring-prescribed-fires-2026.htm.
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The Ogden Dunes Police Department is alerting residents that there is a spring prescribed fire planned for today, March 25 at the ODHA’s Nelson Reck Park Woods.
“Prescribed fire is an essential element in long-term natural resources management and habitat restoration goals. Fire helps remove invasive species, open tree canopies, and increase wildlife habitat, the ODPD said in a statement. “Rx fires are also used to reduce wildfire risks by removing accumulated fuels before a wildfire occurs. Fire isn’t always destructive – many ecosystems rely on fire to thrive. Wildland fire management, including #RxFire, is a critical tool in maintaining healthy landscapes. These lower-intensity burns help reduce fuel loads, prevent larger, more destructive fires, and promote biodiversity. Understanding fire ecology is key to balancing wildfire risk and ecosystem health. Prescribed fires are very weather and resource dependent; notice will be given the night before or that morning.”
Police are telling residents it is suggested that you keep the windows and screened doors closed today.
Nelson Reck Park is approximately ~4-acres located west of Ogden Road, north of Ogden Court, and east and south of Cedar Trail.