MassWildlife Plans Prescribed Fires at Quaboag Wildlife Management Area

Controlled burns are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday north of Long Hill Road in Brookfield.

BROOKFIELD — MassWildlife plans to conduct prescribed fires at the Quaboag Wildlife Management Area on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 15 and 16.

The controlled burns are planned for sections of the wildlife management area north of Long Hill Road.

MassWildlife said the fires will be conducted in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Fire Control District, the Brookfield Fire Department, and other partners.

The prescribed fires are intended to improve wildlife habitat, reduce the risk of uncontrolled wildfires, and provide training for firefighters.

Residents and motorists may see or smell smoke in the surrounding area while the burns are underway. The plans remain dependent upon local weather conditions and may be canceled or changed if conditions are unsuitable.

Additional information about prescribed fires is available at Mass.gov/prescribedfire.

Questions may be directed to MassWildlife at masswildlife.news@mass.gov or 508-389-6393.