Fire Crews to Set Prescribed Burns at Crab Orchard Refuge

Land managers plan controlled fires at the wildlife refuge, KFVS12 reports.

By Verna Slate, Williamson County Bureau

CARTERVILLE, Ill. — Land managers at Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge are planning prescribed fires on the property, according to KFVS12.

Details on timing, specific burn units, or the reasoning behind this round of fires weren't included in the initial report.

Refuge visitors and neighbors should watch for further notice from refuge staff before smoke shows up over the property.

The American Times will update this story as the refuge releases more specifics on the burn schedule.

Attribution: KFVS12.

— Compiled from reporting by KFVS12.

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