Smoke in Orlando today? Massive prescribed burns underway in Seminole, Volusia counties
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - There's another prescribed burn in Central Florida on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.
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Why is there smoke in Orlando today? Is there a fire in Central Florida?
If you're smelling smoke and seeing ash, you're not alone – and yes, it's normal! Two prescribed burns are underway in Central Florida on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
The 134-acre prescribed burn is in Little Big Econ State Forest. This one is complete, but smoke from the burn is reported in the area near Snow Hill Road.
Officials said there's also a prescribed burn in Volusia County, and winds are bringing smoke to the areas of Chuluota, Winter Springs, and Altamonte Springs.
The 3,000-acre prescribed burn is in the area of SR-46 and Hatbill.
Fire officials said not to call 911 if you see smoke or haze in the area. You should only contact 911 to report "thick chimneys of smoke or flames."
The fire was so large that it was detectable on the FOX 35 Storm Tracker Radar as seen in these images below:
