ORLAND PARK, IL – Residents across Orland Park may see smoke and fire activity today as the village conducts several controlled burns at local pond sites throughout Thursday, November 13. Officials say the burns are part of ongoing land management and safety efforts and are expected to continue through the afternoon.
According to the Village of Orland Park, the controlled burns are being performed by a contracted crew and carried out under Illinois EPA, county, and municipal open burning regulations. The work is being supervised by a field specialist, and residents are urged not to call 911 if they see smoke in listed areas unless flames appear outside managed zones.
The village confirmed eight burn locations scheduled for today, including:
• Helen Pond (9031 Helen Ln)
• Ashourne Basins (15319 Jillian Ct)
• Terry Lincoln Basin (14350 John Humphrey Dr)
• Sportsplex West Basin (11351 W 159th St)
• Sommerglen & Lakeside Ponds (10812 Sommerglenn Ln)
• Burnratty Basin (11120 Marilyn Terrace)
• Shire South Basin (15657 Shire Dr)
Officials say controlled burns reduce invasive vegetation, support native plant growth, and improve stormwater management around local ponds. While temporary smoke and minor traffic slowdowns may occur in affected neighborhoods, no major disruptions are expected.
Residents are encouraged to keep windows closed if sensitive to smoke and to avoid walking near active burn zones. The village says updates will be provided on its website throughout the day.
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