Area Smoke from Prescribed Burn

February 21, 2018·1 min read·71

Did you smell smoke in the air today?

That odor and haze was caused by a large controlled burn conducted in Pasco County by Florida Fire Services.

What is a controlled burn? Check out this graphic from the Florida Forest Service:

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