HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you live in Clear Lake and see smoke later Monday morning, don't be alarmed.
The Houston Fire Department says it will be part of a controlled burn that started at 10 a.m. at Sylvan Rodriguez Park, near Ellington Field.
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If weather permits, the burn is expected to help reduce the potential fire threats from accumulated vegetation.
Since it's a controlled burn, Houston firefighters and air quality control experts will be there to monitor the burn.
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Still, if you're driving in the area or near the park, authorities suggest you slow down because the smoke may make it more difficult to see.