WENATCHEE, Wash. — If you’re living in or traveling through central Washington this fall, you may notice some smoky skies.
Starting October 16, fire officials will conduct prescribed burns throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
The burns are used to help reduce overgrown brush and protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from possible wildfires.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, certain areas of the forest may be closed to the public for several days while burns are carried out. People in the area should pay close attention to signs along Forest Service roads.
The burns are expected to last through the fall and into the winter months.
If you are driving in the area and encounter smoke from the burns, USFS says to slow down and turn on your vehicle’s headlights.
For an interactive map of planned burn sites, click HERE.
For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov.
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