Prescribed burn planned in Decatur Thursday

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A prescribed burn is planned for Decatur today.

The city will conduct a prescribed burn of City-owned property along Lake Decatur’s Basin 4 across from the Disabled American Veterans Club at 1 p.m.

The prescribed burn is a land-management tool designed to decrease invasive species and to encourage the growth of native plants.

The burn complies with City Code Chapter 48 concerning native plantings and burning by City officials. It also complies with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as detailed in the Open Burning Permit issued to the City of Decatur. Local authorities and fire officials have been notified the burn will be taking place.

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