Prescribed Burn on Osceola National Forest Today (March 8)

The Osceola National Forest is conducting a prescribed burn on approximately 24 acres today on Road 235-C near I-10.

Drivers and residents are reminded of the possibility of unexpected shifting winds that could increase the risk of smoke on the road during prescribed burns. Always proceed with caution, reduce speed and turn headlights on if visibility is affected by smoky conditions.

Prescribed burns are an important tool used to improve the health of Florida’s forests and play in integral part in reducing fuels, improving all wildlife habitat, controlling competing vegetation, controlling disease and improving forage.

For more information on the Osceola National Forest, log onto the U.S. Forest Service Website.