PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE — Space Launch Delta 45 will conduct several prescribed burns at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station starting Thursday, March 27, through Sunday, March 30, across roughly 800 acres of land.
The goal of the burn is to reduce hazardous fuel loads and maintain the growth of woody shrubs, which helps prevent destructive wildfires.
Smoke may be visible in the surrounding areas, and officials said residents and visitors should follow these guidelines if it clouds visibility on the roadways:
- Turn on headlights
- Slow down, practice defensive driving, and give other vehicles ample space
- Roll-up windows and set cabin air to “recirculate” instead of pulling air from outside
- Drive predictably: avoid abrupt braking, always use turn signals, and do not tailgate other vehicles
- No hazard lights: using hazard lights at slow speeds in low visibility can create the illusion of a stopped vehicle
