ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Park Service staff will conduct a prescribed burn Tuesday at Wekiwa Springs State Park.
The burn is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. June 9.
Officials said the burn will cover about 7 acres in zone WS08a.
Prescribed burns are used to reduce wildfire risk, improve habitat and support the health of fire-dependent ecosystems.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection said authorization has been obtained for the burn.
People near the park may see or smell smoke in the area.
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