LEE COUNTY, Fla. — This year’s fire season may be more active on Sanibel Island due to the damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
With the amount of debris still on the island, the Sanibel Prescribed Fire Task Force wants the residents to be aware of upcoming prescribed burns atthe Ding Darling Botanical Site and Legion Curve. That's why they hosted an informational meeting for the public Thursday night.
With all this dead vegetation on the ground, and the lack of rainfall we've seen this year so far, the Task Force said there is a higher chance for wildfires.
Members of the Task Force are planning to conduct prescribed burns in natural areas to remove dead vegetation and replenish the soil.
While they cannot predict the exact dates of the burns, they will happen during the rainy season in summer or fall.
These prescribed burns reduce the risk of wildfire and increase the health of habitats for wildlife.
The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. at the "Ding" Darling Visitor Environmental Center.
Watch the full meeting below:
