by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post/JC Post
FORT RILEY - On Thursday, April 6th, a prescribed burn will be conducted by Fort Riley Fire and Emergency Services, along with the Fort Riley Environmental Division.
The prescribed burn will be along the eastern edge of the installation, and is expected to begin around noon.
The burn is part of the 2023 spring burn plan in an on-post area northwest of the Manhattan Regional Airport.
Smoke will be visible around the Fort Riley, Manhattan and Junction City area.
Areas west of Manhattan, including Wildcat Creek Road can expect smoke to impact visibility in the area until winds shift to the south in the evening.