Strong smoke the result of a prescribed combustion

When you see smoke Lyndhurst And Sherando Today you can see or smell smoke because a prescribed burn is prescribed.

The USDA Forest Service today leads a prescribed combustion in spring through in Augusta County Near the coal road (Forest Service Road No. 42).

The combustion treats 467 tomorrow near the Mills Creek area.

Truthahnstift Ridge Road And Mills Creek Trail is closed during the combustion.

Depending on the wind direction, the residents and travelers of Mt. Torry Road can see or smell smell in the Sherando community, so An update on social media.

According to the forest service, prescribed burns improve the habitat of the wild animals by restoring open forests and grassland conditions in the forest landscape.

Experienced fire department leaders are on site to monitor the local weather conditions such as wind and humidity and to adapt the schedule as required in order to ensure the safety of both the crew members and the residents.

The crews built and designated Firebreaks to ensure that the fire does not leave the combustion area.

The burning will imitate the historical natural fire as far as possible and mainly consume brushes and dead herbaceous vegetation.