2 prescribed burns scheduled for South Okanagan next month – Okanagan | 24CA News
Two prescribed burns will quickly happen within the South Okanagan, close to Penticton, B.C.
On Thursday, the BC Wildfire Service mentioned its plans embody the Penticton Indian Band, however the burns received’t occur till mid-March, although preparation work may start as early as Feb. 27.
“The exact timing of the burn will be dependent on local weather and venting conditions,” mentioned BC Wildfire.
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“Ignition will proceed only if conditions are suitable and will allow for quick smoke dissipation.”
One burn (Ellis Creek) will happen round six kilometres east of Penticton and canopy an estimated 95 hectares.
The second burn (Penticton Creek) will happen round eight km northeast of Penticton and canopy an estimated 51.5 hectares.
Smoke and flames could also be seen from Penticton and surrounding areas, and to travellers alongside Highways 97, 97C and 3A.
“The purpose of this prescribed burn is to improve public safety through a reduction in fuel loading within the wildland-urban interface,” mentioned BC Wildfire.
“This provides a level of community protection from wildfire and supports the traditional use of fire as a tool to improve the landscape.”
For extra details about prescribed burns, go to this web site.
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