Control Burn Near Molino

April 8, 2017

A 100 acre control burn in the Molino area sent a lot of smoke skyward, concerning local residents Friday.  The control burn area was in the area bordered by Jacks Branch Road, Barrineau Park Road and Schifko Road. The burn is expected to continue on Saturday.  Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.



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5 Responses to “Control Burn Near Molino”

  1. BONNIE EXNER on April 8th, 2017 11:09 pm

    Again I ask what are the responsibilities of those who pull a permit for a control burn?? It was very windy on Friday and the fire could have easily gotten out of hand.Was any of the surrounding neighbors notified of this action?

  2. Lori bell on April 8th, 2017 9:50 pm

    I agree, the wildlife is having little ones… Why?
    Was this done???

  3. BONNIE EXNER on April 8th, 2017 1:11 pm

    MY QUESTION STILL HAS NOT BEEN ANSWERED..IF THE CONTROLLED BURN ON HIGHWAY 196 AND JACKSONVILLE BRANCH ROAD IS A LEGAL PERMITTED BURN, SOMEONE HAD TO PULL A PERMIT..WHAT ARE THEIR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY IN NOTIFYING THE NEIGHBORS SURROUNDING THAT AREA?? MY SPECIFIC CONCERNS ARE WITH NEIGHBORS WHO HAVE RESPIRATORY HEALTH ISSUES..MAYBE OUR ESCAMBIA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION, JACK BROWN,WHO LIVES ON HWY 196 CAN ANSWER THIS.

  4. Janae on April 7th, 2017 9:50 pm

    That property is no longer owned by International Paper. It was bought by a holding company about two years ago. We were told that they wanted to restore it like old Florida property. It will be used for wildlife especially quail, turkeys, etc.

  5. BONNIE EXNER on April 7th, 2017 5:30 pm

    What are the responsibilities of an individual or a business (International Paper) when a control burn permit is issued??It seems to me that neighboring residents..especially those with respiratory health issues should be notified!!!

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