Prescribed burn planned for Sioux City park
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The City of Sioux City has announced a prescribed burn for Thursday.
The City said, in a release, they plan to hold a prescribed burn at Prairie Park to reduce dead vegetation and limit the growth of invasive, and non-native, plants.
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Officials reported local emergency responders are aware of the burn, and a control line has been set in place. During the burn, the public won't be able to access the park, and it'll stay closed overnight to monitor any hot spots. Once the area is deemed safe, it'll reopen.
The tree canopy won't be impacted by the burn, and officials said the completion of the project ultimately depends on weather.
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