The Hillsborough County Conservation & Environmental Lands Management Department will be conducting multiple prescribed burns today.
Locations
- Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve (BWC)
9581 Paul Buchman Hwy
Plant City, FL 33565 - Balm Scrub Nature Preserve (BSN)
15299 McGrady Rd
Wimauma, FL 33598
Duration
- One day
Purpose of burn
- Ecological restoration and site maintenance
Contact information
- Department: CELM Bell Creek Office: (813) 672-7876
- Media contact: Todd Pratt, Media Relations Strategist, office: (813) 276-2409, cell: (813) 373-1023
- Other: Florida Forest Service Lakeland Dispatch, (863) 940-6701
Closures
- No public trails will be impacted by the burn at either location
Prescribed fire information
For answers to prescribed fire questions, visit HCFL.gov/RxFire
Related Articles
Press Release
Hillsborough County to Host Patriot Day: 9/11 Remembrance Event on Sept. 11
First responders and military Veterans to inspire the next generation to serve
Press Release
Hillsborough County Announces Heat Advisory for Friday, Urges Residents to Take Caution Through Sunday
Residents are reminded to take precautions because hot temperatures and high humidity can cause heat illnesses
Press Release
Hillsborough Pet Shelter Celebrates 150,000 Dogs, Cats Saved
Press Release
New Floating Docks in Place, All Gandy Boat Ramps Now Open
Press Release
Hillsborough County Celebrates 813 Day
813 Day celebrates residents who make Hillsborough County a special place