Prescribed burn in Jones County on Friday

Some smoke from a prescribed fire at the Piedmont Wildlife Refuge in Jones County may be visible to residents in surrounding counties on Friday, according to a news release from the Georgia Forestry Commission.

The fire, controlled by trained practitioners, is a safe way to reduce the risk of wildfires by reducing forest fire fuels and improving wildlife habitat, according to the release. The burn should be complete by 9 p.m.

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This story was originally published February 26, 2016 at 12:42 PM with the headline "Prescribed burn in Jones County on Friday ."