Source of smoke near Wetumpka, Montgomery is a controlled burn | News

WETUMPKA, AL (WSFA) - The source of a smoke plume near Wetumpka that can be seen as far away as Montgomery is a controlled burn, say fire officials.

The controlled burn plan has been in place for months - it's being held on a 180 acre tract of land between Alabama Hwy. 170 and Hwy. 9. The burn is being conducted by the Forest Management Group.

Authorities say the burn is safe, do not worry when you see the smoke plume.