The Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff has just announced they will be setting the Latta Nature Preserve on fire today at around 10am as part of a controlled burn.
The county sent out an alert noting that smoke will be seen around West Charlotte and Huntersville today between 10 – 1 pm:
“Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff are conducting a controlled burn today beginning around 10 AM at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke,” the county said in a press release.
For more information on controlled burns click here.
