Apalachicola National Forest Prescribed Burning Today

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Apalachicola National Forest is prescribed burning approximately 1,785 acres.

The prescribed burn will take place in an area off of south of Tallahassee Airport, east of Springhill Hwy and west of Hwy 319.

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 2010 prescribed burning season.

Individuals who are sensitive to smoke may contact the Apalachicola Zone Fire Management Officer at (850) 524-1244 to be placed on a notification list for future burns.

Today’s burn is in burn unit 224 (see the Apalachicola’s 2010) planned burn map