Wednesday October 30th, 2024 9:29PM

Forest Service conducts another prescribed burn in North Georgia

By AccessWDUN Staff

A prescribed fire is underway in Banks County for the next few hours, according to officials with the Georgia Forestry Commission. The fire may present smoke to residents of Banks, Franklin, Hall, and Jackson counties.

The prescribed burn is being conducted by trained practitioners to reduce hazardous forest fire fuels and improve wildlife habitat. It is a safe way to apply a natural process and reduce the risk of wildfires. The burn should be complete by 4 p.m.

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  • Associated Tags: Georgia Forestry Commission, Prescribed burn
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