Watch as the head hibachi chef at Desaki prepares a special seafood dish with rice.  It is truly entertaining, humorous and delicious.

Dozens of acres of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area went up in flames Friday as part of a controlled burn in which park officials set the forest and fields on fire to preserve its health.

Acres of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area near Bushkill went up in flames .

Smoke could be seen seeping above the pine trees and flames spreading throughout the dry brush.

The fire was started on purpose by the National Park Service.

“Actually what we’re doing is a prescribed burn, or a controlled burn.  This is to maintain the open space here in the park,” said Park Fire Management Officer Cliff Lively.

Although the wildfire danger is high, park fire officials said this is the only time to torch the park because if they wait any longer it’s too green.

When you go to cast your vote in November, make sure you have a photo ID with you.

A new law in Pennsylvania requires all voters to show a valid photo ID before casting a ballot. If you don’t, you won’t be allowed to vote.

“It does make it a little easier for poll workers to find people’s names,” said Sara May-Silfee, the Monroe County Director of Elections and Voter Registration.

She said the reason for the new Voter ID Law is to prevent voter fraud.

By the November election, you must present a photo ID when you show up to vote.  Poll workers will test the new procedure during the April primary.

“We’re asking for ID. If they don`t have a form of photo ID, that is acceptable, we are giving them a pamphlet telling them in November they need ID to vote,” said May-Silfee.