The BC Wildfire Service is supporting a prescribed burn in the Lost Springs area near Wasa which could begin as early as Thursday.
This burn will cover 348 hectares from about 3 km west of Wasa, the burn area will be visible from Wasa, Tata Creek, Kimberley and surrounding areas as well as Highways 93 and 95A.
The goals of this burn are to restore forest health and to reduce wildfire risk.
Burning will proceed only if conditions are suitable for smoke dispersal.
Other prescribed burns are planned in the region for Wednesday near Canadian Rockies International Airport and near Aq’am on Friday.
Find a statement from the BC Wildfire Service about Thursday’s burn below:
The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem Restoration Program in conducting an ecosystem restoration burn in the Lost Springs area. This burn will cover up to 348 hectares and is located about three kilometres west of Wasa.
Smoke may impact the residents near the burn area and will be visible from Wasa, Tata Creek, Kimberley, and surrounding areas. Smoke will also be visible to motorists travelling along Highways 93 and 95A.
The exact timing of this burn will depend on weather and site conditions but could begin as early as Thursday April 27, 2023. Burning will proceed if conditions are suitable and allow for smoke dispersal, though smoke may linger in the following days.
Key goals of this prescribed burn include:
- help restore forest health and properly functioning open forest conditions,
- address forest health issues associated with overly dense tree stands, and
- reduce the long-term risk of wildfire.
– Article includes statement from BC Wildfire Service
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