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Controlled Burns Create Smoky Conditions
February 11, 2015
Controlled burns are created smoky conditions in some parts of the North Escambia area Wednesday afternoon.
There was a 15 acre burn just off Highway 97 on Pine Forest Road and a 65 acre burn off Highway 97A south of Occie Phillips Road. Smoke was also visible from several prescribed burns in Baldwin County and in Santa Rosa County. The largest fire planned in the area was about 1,000 acres near Garcon Point, south of I-10 near Milton.
Pictured: Smoke from a controlled burn off Highway 97 on Pine Forest Road late Wednesday morning as seen from Pine Forest Road (top) and Pelt Road (below). NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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