Controlled Burn Planned In Huntersville Tuesday

HUNTERSVILLE, NC -- If you see smoke in Huntersville near Latta Plantation Tuesday, don’t be alarmed. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources are conducting a controlled burn.

The controlled burn is expected to last two to three hours and will affect air quality downwind, officials said. “To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke,” MCNR said.

The county’s natural resources department uses prescribed fire as part of its management plan, and are conducted to mimic natural occurrence, according to Mecklenburg County Natural Resources: “Fire is a natural part of many ecosystems, including those found in Mecklenburg County. The disturbance created by periodic fire serves to rejuvenate habitat, removing accumulated fuels and creating room for new growth. These effects help maintain high levels of biodiversity and provide many benefits to native flora and fauna.”

You can learn more about prescribed burns in Mecklenburg County here.

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