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Ocala
Friday, March 29, 2024

U.S. Forest Service conducting 2,840-acre controlled burn in Columbia County

The U.S. Forest Service is conducting a 2,840-acre controlled burn in the area of County Road 250 and NE Mount Carrie Road in Columbia County.

Residual smoke may be present near I-10 and U.S. Highway 90 over the next several days.

The Florida Highway Patrol urges drivers in this area to use caution since visibility may deteriorate quickly, especially during the evening and early morning hours.

Drivers are reminded to reduce their speed and utilize low beam headlights in order to adapt to changing weather conditions.