Little River Canyon National Preserve is preparing for a potential prescribed burn between Sunday and May 8. The burn area is bounded by County Road 295 and park road 10 on the western edge, north to park roads 07 and 08 and Hartline Ford, and south and east beyond park road 05 to Little River. During and after the burn, park roads 07, 08, west 04 and south 05 will be closed for the safety of firefighters and the public.
The weather forecast calls for drier conditions with winds out of the south, which will keep smoke off state Highway 35.
Firefighters with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Fire Use Module will lead this project with the assistance of park staff, according to a news release.
The exact days of the burns may vary. For information on road closures, call the park office at 256-845-9605. You can follow updates and find park maps and pictures on Facebook at “lirinps.”