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- Burning is expected to begin as early as Thursday April 9<\/strong> and may continue periodically until April 24<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The prescribed burn area will cover approximately 32 hectares<\/strong>, divided into two parcels on the North side of Highway 20<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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What to expect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Smoke and flames will be visible<\/strong> to nearby residences, the community of T\u015dideldel and to motorists on Highway 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Crews will ignite ground fuels to remove combustible materials and mimic a low intensity wildland fire<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ignitions will only proceed with favorable weather and atmospheric venting allowing smoke dissipation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- While burning is underway, traffic control will be onsite <\/strong>to ensure the safety of public and firefighters, and short delays may occur<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Personnel will remain onsite until there is no risk of the fire spreading beyond the perimeter, and return daily until the fire is out<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
These YouTube videos explain the benefits of prescribed burning and showcase the process and some of the work that goes into planning Prescribed Burns. The BCWS YouTube<\/a> channel is an excellent resource to watch videos on wildfire and prevention in the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- The prescribed burn area will cover approximately 32 hectares<\/strong>, divided into two parcels on the North side of Highway 20<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n