The BC Wildfire Service plans to burn about 60 piles of woody debris as part of a wildfire risk reduction project near Puntzi Mountain Airport, about 50 kilometres west of Alexis Creek.
Burning may commence as early as Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 and continue periodically until April 30, 2021. The exact timing of these burns will depend on weather, site conditions, venting conditions and snow cover. They will proceed only if conditions are suitable and will allow for quick smoke dissipation.
The burn site is adjacent to Puntzi Airport Road, about 200 metres northwest of Hourglass Lake. Smoke may be visible from Highway 20 and surrounding communities.
Staff from the BC Wildfire Service will carefully prepare, control and monitor these fires at all times. The goal of this fuel management project is to reduce the amount of flammable material available to burn if a wildfire occurs in the area.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, please call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.
