Prescribed Burn Could Produce Smoke in Rabun County

A prescribed fire will be conducted Friday, February 12, 2016, in Stephens County. The fire, which may present smoke to residents of Banks, Franklin, Habersham, Rabun, and Stephens counties, will be carried out by the U.S. Forest Servive.

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 6:00 p.m.