A prescribed burn is happening Monday in Ettersburg. The burn is part of the prescribed fire program for vegetative management and hazardous fire fuels reduction. This treatment will help to enhance the health of the native plant communities, aid in the control of non-native plant species, protect and enhance prairie habitat for animal species, aid in the reduction and control of uncontrolled wildfire. During these prescribed fire operations, residents may see an increase in fire suppression resource traffic, smoke will be visible and traffic control may be in place. Please be cautious for your safety as well as those working on the prescribed burns. Residents are reminded that there is an outdoor burn suspension in effect due to the threat of wildfire.