Prescribed Fire Today in Stephens Co.

The U.S. Forest Service said a prescribed burn should wrap up tonight.

Forest Service officials said the prescribed fire is taking place today in Stephens County and may present smoke to residents of Stephens, Franklin, Habersham, Banks, and Hall counties.

According to the Forest Service, it should be complete by 7 p.m.

The Forest Service said the prescribed burn is being conducted by trained practitioners to reduce hazardous forest fire fuels and improve wildlife habitat, adding that it is a safe way to apply a natural process and reduce the risk of wildfires.