Press Release

Controlled Burn Planned at Quantico Marine Corps Base Today, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025

Photo: Quantico Marine Corps Base

Residents near Quantico Marine Corps Base (MCBQ) should be prepared for smoky conditions today as base officials conduct a controlled burn on the west side of Interstate 95. The burn, managed by MCBQ Forestry and Quantico Fire & Emergency Services, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, February 25.

According to base officials, smoke columns will be visible from the installation and may drift into surrounding areas, depending on changing wind conditions. The controlled burn is part of a regular forestry management effort to reduce wildfire risk and maintain ecological health.

“Quantico foresters closely manage smoke impacts from these burns and ensure the safety of residents both in and around Quantico,” officials stated.

Controlled burns at Quantico typically begin in February and are completed by April 15 each year.

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