The Talladega National Forest, Oakmulgee District conducted a prescribed burn in Chilton County Thursday.

The Oakmulgee District plans to burn approximately 1,270 acres in Chilton County, south of Alabama Highway 183 and west of U.S. Highway 82, approximately six miles northwest of Maplesville.

The ignition is planned for 10 a.m.

Ground winds are predicted to be from the southwest and will carry smoke northeast between Clanton and Calera, according to a release from the Talladega National Forest, Oakmulgee District.

Some local smoke is anticipated along Alabama Highway 183 and U.S. Highway 82 north of Maplesville.

Signs will be placed on roadways, as needed, to alert travelers of smoke ahead, the release said.

Once the smoke reaches the 2,000 foot level, it is anticipated that it will transport more to the north passing to the east of the Birmingham metro area.

“All of our prescribed burns have a detailed prescription covering a range of burning parameters including location of control lines and proper weather forecast,” the release said. “We use pinpoint weather forecast and computer modeling to help us determine downwind predictions for our smoke. We try to minimize smoke from our burns on the surrounding communities.”

For more detailed information, please call (205) 926-9765 ext. 226.