Braidwood, Illinois – A prescribed burn is scheduled Wednesday at Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Preserve, with smoke potentially visible for several hours.
According to the Braidwood Fire Protection District, the Will County Forest Preserve District plans to conduct the controlled burn between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday at the preserve, located south of State Route 113 and east of Comet Drive.
Officials said residents may see or smell smoke during the burn and are advised to close windows and take precautions if necessary. Local fire departments and 911 dispatch centers have been notified of the activity.
Reverse 911 calls were issued to nearby residents. Officials noted the calls only connect to landlines unless a mobile number is registered with the Will County Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Notification System.
The Forest Preserve District conducts routine prescribed burns as part of its land management strategy. According to the agency, the controlled fires help remove invasive species and woody plants while promoting the growth of native vegetation adapted to fire.
Preserve officials said smoke could linger in the area for several hours after crews finish operations.
The preserve remains open unless otherwise announced. Commuters along Route 113 may notice reduced visibility at times during active burning.
For more information, residents can visit the Will County Forest Preserve District website.
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