Controlled burns continue in Orton Plantation

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Orton Plantation conducted more controlled burns Monday.

The burning lasted for several hours from the morning through evening.

The 497 acre prescribed burn is part of a plan to improve forest health and restore longleaf pine habitat.

Orton previously announced controlled burns will cover 6,000 acres through May 1st.

Those living in Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington may see smoke as the burns happen.