Apalachicola National Forest Prescribed Burning Today
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Forest Service is prescribed burning in the Apalachicola National Forest today.
The
1,671 acre prescribed burn will take place near Queens Bay in the area
of Forest Roads 126 and 111. 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. Drivers should be particularly cautious in areas where
prescribed fires have taken place when it is foggy. Morning fog can mix
with smoke and decrease visibility further.
This is one of many prescribed burns the Apalachicola National Forest is doing during the 2012 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.
Today’s burn is in burn unit 50 (see the Apalachicola’s 2012 planned burn map): http://www.
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