Braidwood, Illinois – A prescribed burn at Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Preserve may produce smoke and temporary visibility impacts Tuesday.
According to the Braidwood ESDA and Will County Forest Preserve District, the controlled burn is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. at the preserve north of Smiley Road and east of Comet Drive. Officials say the timing depends on weather conditions, and crews will monitor the burn throughout the day.
Local fire departments, police agencies, and 911 dispatch centers have been notified. Residents in the area may see or smell smoke during the burn and for several hours afterward, officials said. Reverse 911 calls have also been issued to properties within a half-mile radius of the preserve to provide advance notice.
The burn is part of routine land management efforts conducted across Will County forest preserves. According to the district, prescribed burns help restore native ecosystems by removing invasive plants and woody growth while promoting the health of fire-adapted species.
Officials note that calls to 911 may be directed to landlines unless residents have registered cell phone numbers with the county’s emergency notification system.
The preserve remains a managed site during the operation, and crews will take precautions to ensure safety and containment.
For commuters and nearby residents, smoke could briefly affect air quality and visibility along surrounding roads during peak burn periods.
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