The BC Wildfire Service will be conducting six prescribed burns in the Vernon area from Sept. 8-9, 2016. None of these controlled fires will be larger than 10 metres by 10 metres, but smoke may be visible from Vernon, Highway 97, Highway 97a and Highway 6.

BC Wildfire Service firefighters will monitor these fires at all times and ensure that they are fully extinguished. These burns will only proceed if weather and site conditions are favourable and allow for “low” to “moderate” fire intensity and the quick dissipation of smoke.

The goal of these burns is to prepare a training site for a Wildland Fire Observations and Origin Scene Protection for First Responders course, which will be conducted by the BC Wildfire Service.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit: http://www.bcwildfire.ca

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