Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Rabun County Today

Today, residents of Rabun and Habersham Counties could see smoke on their drive home from school and work.

A prescribed fire will be conducted this afternoon in Rabun County. The fire, which may present smoke to residents of Habersham and Rabun counties, will be carried out by the U.S. Forest Service.

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.