What is burning near Grayton?

[Miss Kitty]

Just came off the beach at WC and something is on fire over Grayton way. I can't believe it would be a controlled burn, but hope it is.

 

[2bohemians]

Just came off the beach at WC and something is on fire over Grayton way. I can't believe it would be a controlled burn, but hope it is.

Initially, we thought it was a neighbor of ours .... we call him 'burning man'. However, we have been in touch with the Fire Department and they said it is a controlled burn in Defuniak. Just can't understand why they would make the decision to burn on a beautiful holiday week with tourists and homeowners in town. Miss Smoothie and I had big plans to enjoy the sun today but just can't take the smoke!

 

[beachmouse]

The windows for good burning weather in a year can be pretty small. They had a big burn on Eglin over by Hurlburt yesterday.

 

[Matt J]

Cough, it's pretty thick, cough, gotta run to Tom Thumb for, cough, last pack of cigarettes, cough.

 

[Here4Good]

Thick here in P Wash, too, but it just got here in the last hour.

 

[Walton Outdoors]

Smoky SoWal

Press release from SWFD​

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Conditions caused by control burn at Eglin AFB​

(Santa Rosa Beach) December 31, 2008 – Jackson Guard Fire Crews are conducting two prescribed burns today, located east of Test Area C-62, approximately 6 miles west southwest of Defuniak Springs. The second prescribed burn is located on the north side of Bob Sikes Highway approximately 8 miles west of Defuniak Springs and 2 ? miles south of I-10. The burns will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., said James H. Furman, Wildland Fire Program Manager, 96 CEG/CEVSNP Jackson Guard Eglin AFB 850-882-8399

Due to the prevailing wind direction and atmospheric conditions, smoke is drifting far from these locations. Areas of South Walton are experiencing patches of dense smoke. The South Walton Fire District is monitoring the conditions and is encouraging residents and guests with respiratory conditions to remain inside while smoke is in the area. If you encounter smoke on any roads, please slow down and use caution.

It is anticipated that the smoke will dissipate once the burns have been completed

For more information, please contact Deputy Chief Sean Hughes at Station 3/Headquarters, 850-267-1298.

 

[Matt J]

It is anticipated that the smoke will dissipate once the burns have been completed

Well that statement fills my duh quota for the day. :roll:

 

[Teresa]

wow. 2 controlled burns on NYE. that's pretty bizarre. and its pretty smokey out there!

 

[2bohemians]

wow. 2 controlled burns on NYE. that's pretty bizarre. and its pretty smokey out there!

Seems like it's finally cleared up over here in Blue Mountain. We have to agree .. pretty strange timing indeed!

 

[DuneLaker]

Narrow window to burn or not, New Year's Eve is not the time to burn. Extra smokey roads and highways tonight would put many in needless danger.