PINE BLUFF ARSENAL, Ark. – The local community should not be alarmed if they see large plumes of smoke coming from Pine Bluff Arsenal beginning next week until the end of March/first of April depending on the weather.
Several controlled burns will be conducted during this time. These burns serve as an environmental benefit, not only to reduce wildfire risk by removing fuel levels and loading from the forest floor but also improve the wildlife, flora and fauna habitats.
The planning of controlled burns includes safety plans, smoke management plans, and fire intensity levels to include flame heights and flame speeds. All controlled burns will be conducted by specially trained and equipped crews skilled at fire management operations.
Weather conditions are taken into consideration when conducting these burns to prevent smoke in sensitive areas.
