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BC Wildfire Service prescribed burn operations

Overview

The BC Wildfire Service is conducting prescribed burns in various regions of British Columbia to manage fuel accumulation and mitigate wildfire risks.

In the Deer Park Mountain area near Castlegar, authorities planned an operation covering up to 450 hectares to restore forest health. This initiative involves the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and may result in smoke visibility for residents in Castlegar, Edgewood, Renata, and Deer Park.

In a separate operation near Metchosin, the BC Wildfire Service partnered with the District of Metchosin as part of the CFB Esquimalt Prescribed Fire Program. This burn at Rocky Point aims to manage combustible vegetation and support the restoration of sensitive ecosystems, such as Garry Oak habitats.

Entities

BC Wildfire Service · Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship · Rocky Point · Castlegar · District of Metchosin

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    CFB Esquimalt and BC Wildfire Service plan prescribed burn near Metchosin

    The BC Wildfire Service and CFB Esquimalt are planning a prescribed burn at Rocky Point near Metchosin to reduce wildfire risk and manage vegetation, potentially impacting local air quality with smoke.

  2. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    BC Wildfire Service plans prescribed burn near Deer Park

    The BC Wildfire Service plans a prescribed burn of up to 450 hectares near Deer Park, BC, to reduce wildfire risks. Smoke may be visible in Castlegar and surrounding areas starting as early as September 17.

Sources

castanet.net · cheknews.ca · goldstreamgazette.com · peninsulanewsreview.com · saanichnews.com · todayinbc.com