Smoke will be visible this weekend as a large burn is planned for north of the St. Mary’s River and east of the Canadian Rockies International Airport.
The BC Wildfire Service will be assisting the ʔaq̓am Department of Lands and Natural Resources in burning 1,240 hectares of land.
The City of Cranbrook is doing some prep burns for this project.
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Crews are planning to start on Friday as long as conditions are suitable and allow for smoke dispersal.
The work is being done to help restore forest health and reduce the risk of wildfires in the area.
BC Wildfire Service officials expect smoke to be visible from ʔaq̓am, Cranbrook, Kimberley and surrounding areas.