55-acre prescribed burn along Yucapen Creek in Cape Coral

Writer: Carolina Guzman
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Credit: The Cape Coral Police Department

According to the Cape Coral Police Department, a 55-acre prescribed burn is planned for Thursday.

The prescribed burn will be along Yucapen Creek, west of Burnt Store Road, south of Charlee Road.

These fires are a proactive tool in managing the landscape and preventing larger, uncontrolled wildfires.

The CCPD asks drivers to use caution in the area as there will be smoke in the air.

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