Controlled burn ignites near Roaring Fork Club

Controlled burn ignites near Roaring Fork Club

A controlled burn is set this Thursday afternoon near The Roaring Fork Club in Basalt, according to a Pitkin County alert. Those who see flames and smoke in the area should not be alarmed. To stay updated on the current burn, visit Piktin County Alerts.

Horry County bought over 3,500 acres to manage with controlled burns. The first fire was a wild one.

Most of the land scorched by the Carolina Forest wildfire was bought by Horry County in 2018 as part of a plan to reduce the risk of a major fire disaster by using prescribed burns. But the county never burned…