BC Wildfire Service is taking advantage of the drop in temperature with two prescribed burns planned for the East Kootenay.
Culturally informed ecosystem restoration burn planned for Dry Gulch Provincial Park area
The BC Wildfire Service is supporting BC Parks and the Shuswap Band in conducting an ecosystem restoration prescribed burn in the Dry Gulch Provincial Park area. This burn is located approximately 4.5 kilometers south of the Village of Radium Hot Springs and will cover up to 9 hectares.
The exact timing of this burn will depend on weather and site conditions, but it could begin as early as Wednesday, September 17.
Smoke may impact residents near the burn area and may be visible from the Village of Radium Hot Springs and surrounding communities, and to motorists travelling along Highway 93/95.
Prescribed burn planned for the Canadian Rockies International Airport
The City of Cranbrook with the support of the BC Wildfire Service will conduct a prescribed burn beside the Canadian Rockies International Airport. This burn is located approximately 11 kilometres north of the City of Cranbrook and will cover up to 45 hectares.
This burn could begin as early as Thursday, September 18, and may take place in the evening hours to limit potential impact on airport operations.
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