Columbia County residents may notice smoke in the air today as Fort Gordon conducts a controlled burn from 8:15 a.m. until noon in the south-central portion of the installation.
🔥 Why It Matters: The smoke could affect air quality and visibility for residents and travelers in southern Columbia County, potentially causing concerns for those with respiratory conditions or reducing visibility on roadways.
🌬️ What’s Happening: Fort Gordon officials have scheduled the controlled burn as part of regular land management practices. Smoke is forecasted to travel southward from the installation throughout the morning hours.
🚗 For Travelers: Drivers in the area should be prepared for possible reduced visibility on roads near Fort Gordon, especially those south of the installation. Use headlights if needed and maintain safe following distances.
🫁 Health Considerations: Residents with asthma or other respiratory conditions may want to limit outdoor activities until the burn is complete and smoke has cleared from the area.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
