Target time, weather permitting: Thursday March 25 at noon.

The Houston Fire Department (HFD), in close collaboration with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (HANC) will be conducting a prescribed fire at the Houston Arboretum near IH 610 West Loop and Woodway Drive.

During the burn period, individuals may see smoke in their area or on nearby roads. HFD is requesting citizens near the burn site to refrain from calling 911. HFD cautions drivers to reduce their speed, use headlights when smoke is present, and always pay attention to posted reduced speed limits. Nearby roadways and trails may be posted with signs indicating “prescribed fire ahead.”

The Arboretum will be CLOSED Thursday, March 25 for the prescribed fire.