Eminence, MO. – A third large, prescribed burn was announced yesterday scheduled for today at 10am in Shannon County.
The location of this prescribed burn is in the Pulltite area. This burn will encompass 577 acres in northern Shannon County around the Current River. A close traveling route is EE Highway, and those in the area may observe a large amount of smoke. The hiking trail at Pulltite could also be subject to a closure during the burn.
For those wondering why these burns take place, the National Park Service states that these burns are ignited in order to manage and reduce the amount of hazardous fuel loads in developed areas, including underbrush and leaves, in order to reduce overall fire risks. In addition, this is also done to manage landscapes and for possible research purposes.
For more information, call (573) 323-4236.
