Smoke from pile burning may be visible in the Canim Lake, Deka Lake and Drewry Lake areas



100 Mile House—The Ministry of Forests will be burning approximately 100 piles of woody debris at multiple sites within the vicinity of several 2021 wildfires, including Canim Lake (C41100), Howard Lake (C41146) and South Deka Lake (C41102), to reduce fire hazard.

These are being completed to help reduce fuel hazards created from the construction of control lines during past fire suppression activities. All efforts will be made to otherwise utilize merchantable fibre to reduce emissions where feasible.

Burning will occur throughout the winter until March 31, 2023, at which time any fires still burning will be extinguished. Ignitions and burning will only proceed if weather and site conditions are suitable and allow smoke to dissipate. BC Wildfire Service staff helped to prepare the piles and the burns will be conducted by Ministry of Forests staff or local contract crews.

Smoke may be visible from the Canim Hendrix Road, Horse Lake Road, Mahood Lake Road, Highway 24 and areas around Canim Lake, Forest Grove and Interlakes.

For more information regarding the Ventilation Index and Open Burning and Smoke Control Regulations, please visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/air-land-water/air/air-pollution/smoke-burning/venitlation-index.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions and air quality advisories, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, please call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

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Contact

Julie Kline
Fire Rehabilitation Coordinator
Ministry of Forests
250 706-6242