Prescribed burn scheduled for Pirate’s Wharf Park

3/19/2026 1:42:22 PM

A prescribed burn is scheduled for Pirate's Wharf Park in Quantico within the next couple days. The exact day and time is weather-dependent.

The burn will be performed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Services. Visitors are advised to avoid the park if they see fire and/or smoke.

A prescribed burn is a controlled application of fire to land by trained professionals used to manage vegetation, reduce wildfire risk and restore healthy ecosystems.

This will prepare the park for planting 23+ acres of trees and meadows as part of the approved master plan.

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