Controlled Burn Planned At APG

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD — There may be fires burning at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) on Wednesday, according to officials. Don't be alarmed; they are part of a controlled burn.

The U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center along with APG Directorate of Emergency Services are planning weather-dependent controlled burns for today, April 11, for management of downrange areas at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

According to APG, fire is the best way to maintain the ranges in terms of both safety and cost, because of concerns regarding unexploded ordnances. Mowing could be dangerous, officials say.

APG conducts controlled burns to minimize the likelihood of wild fires and to keep the land primed for testing and training activities, according to Army officials.

AGP officials say they will try to minimize the impact from smoke on communities both on and off post.

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