- March 27, 2024
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Flagler Beach — The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s North Peninsula State Park will conduct a prescribed burn Friday, April 22, in southern Flagler Beach.
The prescribed burn, which will consist of approximately 30 acres of coastal scrub, will take place a half-mile south of Highbridge, on A1A, in the southern Flagler Beach and Ormond by the Sea areas.
Prescribed fires are only conducted when weather parameters are suitable, and the final decision to burn is made daily after reviewing the predicted fire weather forecast in coordination with Division of Forestry fire officials.
Prescribed burning mimics natural fire cycles to restore healthy forests and natural communities, reduce undergrowth that accumulates over time and decreases the potential for wildfire. Burned lands experience an increase in native wildflowers, birds and other wildlife.
For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org.