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 Location: This prescribed burn includes sub-units two and four of the Kelly Flats burn area, totaling 190 acres.  It is located north of Big Stony Road (State Route 635), northwest of the Glen Alton Recreation Area and north of the town of Interior in Giles County.  
Date and Time: The Forest Service plans to begin ignitions on Friday, March 4, 2022, if weather conditions are appropriate. Firefighters will continue to monitor the area for several days after the burn.   
Objective:  This project will improve wildlife habitat by restoring open woodlands and grasslands to the forest landscape and reduce hazardous fuels.  
Additional Information:  For your safety, please follow posted signs and trail closures when they occur. The project area is broken into smaller units to mitigate smoke concerns and to support burning in a variety of seasonal conditions to improve forest health.  Smoke will be seen from State Route 635, and nearby residents may smell and see smoke for a short duration during the implementation of this project.  Caution should be used traveling along to ensure firefighter and public safety. Please drive slowly and use caution.