PRESCRIBED BURN in BURNS PARK - Tomorrow (Friday, February 12), the weather conditions should be perfect for another prescribed burn in Burns Park. These burns are planned and recommended by the Arkansas Forestry Commission, Central Arkansas Master Naturalists, The Nature Conservancy, and the North Little Rock Fire Department.

Visitors to the Park will be prohibited from entering certain areas of the park during the burn period. Residents and visitors of central Arkansas may smell and see smoke coming from the park. This particular day was selected for its wind direction and speed to help ensure the smoke will rise up and away with minimal, temporary impact to the area.

• Burn about 200 acres east of Joe K Poch Road and west of the RV Park and south of I-40 and north of Arlene Laman Drive.
• Staging area for the crew will be at the Scout Trailhead at Joe K Poch and I-40.
• Road closure will consist of Joe K Poch Road between I-40 bridge and the covered bridge and Arlene Laman between covered bridge and the log cabin.
• There will be residual smoke and embers visible throughout Friday night and will be monitored.
• Areas affected by the smoke include all areas of Burns Park south of I-40 including the soccer complex, golf course, campground, and Arkansas River Trail.
• This burn will help reduce fire fuel and improve wildlife habitat.

For more information, please visit Prescribed Burn or call 501-791-8538.