The prescribed burn will take place in the Chipola area near Blountstown. The burn will improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires.
People are reminded that the smoke they may see today and tomorrow in this vicinity is not coming from a wildfire. Motorists are cautioned to drive slowly with lights on while traveling in smoky areas.
This is one of many prescribed burns the Apalachicola National Forest is doing during the 2011 prescribed burning season.
Individuals who are sensitive to smoke may contact the Apalachicola Zone Fire Management Officer at (850) 926-3561, ext. 6523, to be placed on a notification list for future burns.
View the Apalachicola’s 2011 planned burn map:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/
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