LYTTON – The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the Cascades Natural Resource District in conducting a fuels reduction project north of Kumsheen Rafting Resort, adjacent to the property and Highway 1. Crews will be falling and burning dead trees affected by the mountain pine beetle and from previous fires. Felled trees and surface debris will be collected into 15-20 piles for burning.
Key goals of this pile burning project include:
- reducing build-up of dead and combustible material
- removing forest fuels to reduce the long-term risk of wildfire
Smoke may be visible from Lytton and surrounding areas, and to motorists travelling along Highway 1.
The exact timing of this burn will depend on weather and site conditions, but it could begin as early as Friday, March 20. Burning will proceed if conditions are suitable and allow for smoke dispersal during burn operations, though smoke may also linger in the following days.
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Contact:
Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
Kamloops Fire Centre
250-554-5965
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