Don’t be alarmed: Houston Fire Department to conduct prescribed fire at Sylvan Rodriguez Park

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If you see smoke near Sylvan Rodriquez Park this week, don’t be alarmed.

The Houston Fire Department, in collaboration with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Houston Parks & Recreation Department, will be conducting a prescribed fire at the park located at 1201 Clear Lake City Blvd.

HFD’s wildland firefighters will be performing and conducting the entire prescribed fire to help prevent potential life safety hazards during the event. “This proactive approach is the most practical way to reduce dangerous accumulation of combustible fuels and protect our community by reducing the risk of unwanted wildfires in the future,” HFD Chief Samuel Peña said. “Our wildland firefighting group and emergency operations personnel, in collaboration with our safety partners, will ensure a professional controlled burn operation.”HFD will be canvassing adjacent neighborhoods to ensure citizens are aware and well-informed of the fire.

 

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