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The Macomb Gate entrance to Schofield Barracks in Central Oahu. (Source: Hawaii News Now)

Controlled burn to be conducted at Schofield Barracks

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS (HawaiiNewsNow) - Don’t be alarmed if you see smoke coming from Schofield Barracks on Tuesday.

Army fire, safety and environmental specialists will conduct a controlled burn on the live fire training range.

The controlled burn is being conducted to remove excess vegetation and reduce the danger of a uncontrolled fire in the area.

Such fires, Army officials say, are the biggest threat to more than 30 species of endangered plants and animals in the area.

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