KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A prescribed fire is planned on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Wolf Creek Fields in Cocke County, according to the USDA.
The project area is located approximately 7.0 miles southeast of Del Rio and 6.2 miles southwest of Hot Springs, North Carolina. The fire will burn approximately 51 acres, the USDA said.
Prescribed fires are used along with a written burn plan that requires specific weather and smoke dispersion conditions to exist before crews proceed.
The USDA said crews are responsible for igniting vegetation, monitoring control and spread of fire and smoke, ensuring the fire is held by control features and monitoring fire behavior.
Prescribed fire is used in the region for several reasons, including to reduce fire hazards, improve habitat and help manage desirable vegetation.