Prescribed Burn Planned for April 20 Cherokee National Forest

Release Date: Apr 18, 2018

Contact(s): Terry McDonald (423) 476-9729

CLEVELAND, TENN, April 18, 2018 – The USDA Forest Service plans to conduct a prescribed (controlled) burn in in the southern portion of the Cherokee National Forest on April 20, 2018. Whether or not the burn is carried out on this day will depend on site-specific weather conditions

 The safety of the public and firefighters is the highest priority during a prescribed burn. The public is asked to heed signs posted at various locations and to stay away from burn areas.   

The April 20 prescribed burn is located in the Tellico Ranger District (423) 253-8400:

• 1,605 acres in Monroe County approximately 6 miles NE of Coker Creek and 7 miles SE of Tellico Plains between the Basin Creek Road (NFSR 384C)  and Wildcat Creek Road (NFSR 126) near the  Bald River Gorge Wilderness. Smoke may be visible in surrounding areas and from HWY 68 and HWY 165—Cherohala Skyway.

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