Prescribed burn today at Payne’s Prairie

The Paynes Prairie State Park is conducting a 54-acre prescribed burn near the area of US 441 and CR 234 in Alachua County. The burn started at 10am this morning.

Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in this area as visibility may deteriorate quickly especially during the night time and early morning hours. Motorists are reminded to reduce their speed and utilize low beam headlights in order to adapt to changing weather conditions.