The Conecuh National Forest began burning 769 acres adjacent to Al Hwy 137, four miles south of Hwy. 29, on Tuesday. The controlled burn will continue through Thursday.

According to a press release from the Conecuh National Forest, smoke may be visible from Hwy. 137, 29 and Hwy. 24.

Signs will be posted I the area of the burn. If encountering smoke on roadways, motorists are encouraged to slow down, toun on your low-beam headlights, and use caution when encountering prescribed burning operations and smoke.

A prescribed burn is a controlled fire ignited by professionally trained and experienced Forest Service personnel. A prescribed burn is carefully planned to improve the health of the National Forest.

Anyone with questions may call Conecuh Fire Dispatch at 334-222-2555, or visit the website at www.fs.fed.us/r8/alabama.