The Ocala National Forest will have a prescribed burn on Thursday, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
- More than 1,000 will be burned
- Control burn will help wildlife, environment
The 1,081-acre prescribed burn will take place in Lake County, near East County Road 445 and Forest Road 69.
The purpose of the controlled burn is to improve wildlife habitat, eliminate vegetation build up and reduce the threat of wildfires, the service stated.
“People are reminded that the smoke they may see today and tomorrow in these vicinities is not coming from a wildfire. Motorists are cautioned to drive slowly with lights on while traveling in smoky areas,” the U.S. Forest Service warned in a statement.
This is one of many prescribed burns the Ocala National Forest is doing during the 2016 prescribed burning season.