Controlled burn today northwest of Clayton

File photo (USFS)

The forestry service is conducting a controlled burn today in the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area in Rabun County. The 776-acre Roach Mile burn is approximately four miles northwest of Clayton.

(Source: U.S. Forest Service)

Forestry fire managers are burning dried vegetation and debris to reduce the danger of wildfires and improve wildlife habitat.

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