Prescribed Burn

Energy & Environment

Natural fires are necessary for the environment, but the City of Austin manufactures them instead

Haya Panjwani

During what's called "prescribed burns," the city will set fire to a portion of land to improve the quality of groundwater. These controlled fires also prevent future wildfires.
Energy & Environment

Prescribed Burn Could Have Austin-Area Residents Seeing Smoke

Kelly Krupa

Austin area residents may see some smoke today as the result of a prescribed burn.Officials warn that smoke may be visible west of Buda and south of FM…
Energy & Environment

Map: Prescribed Burn Closes Slaughter Creek Trail

Laura Rice

Slaughter Creek Trail in southwest Austin off of Ranch to Market 1826 will be closed all day today because of a planned prescribed burn.Austin Water…
Energy & Environment

Seeing Smoke? Prescribed Burn West of Kyle and Buda

Laura Rice

You might see and smell smoke near Kyle and Buda this afternoon.Austin Water's Wildland Conservation Division is planning to conduct a prescribed burn at…