Controlled Burns

• Winnipeg to conduct fall controlled burns from Monday to Nov. 10

  Controlled burns have been conducted by the City in Winnipeg's tall grass prairies since 1986.

  Environment

  Oct 23, 2023
  
• B.C. wildfires: Controlled burns planned for Keremeos Creek blaze

  The BC Wildfire Service says they’re looking at a four- to five-day window of cooler temperatures before it’s expected to become hot again.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2022
  
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• City of Winnipeg to start controlled burns

  The controlled burns are scheduled to carry on until June 17, weather permitting.

  Environment

  Jun 6, 2022
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• City of Winnipeg announces controlled burns to begin Thursday

  The burns will be conducted with fire guards in place, during suitable wind conditions.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2020
• District of Summerland to conduct controlled burns, weather permitting

  The district says the burns will be dependent upon the daily atmospheric ventilation index.

  Jan 28, 2020
• Controlled burns planned for two North Okanagan wildfires

  Two wildfires in the North Okanagan will be undergoing controlled burns this week.

  Aug 28, 2018
• Don’t call 911, they’re just controlled burns: Kelowna Fire Department

  The Kelowna Fire Department is making the public aware of several controlled burns happening in the mountains above the Okanagan Valley.

  Canada

  Nov 19, 2017
• ‘Fire to fight fire’ causes concern online for people in the B.C. interior

  Wildfire officials sometimes use fire to fight fire, but some people in the B.C. interior are up in arms about the practice.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2017
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• See smoke? Controlled burns in the central Okanagan

  Open burning is also allowed Monday for eligible property owners in the area.

  Mar 28, 2016
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• Controlled burns in West Kelowna

  Open burning is also allowed on Sunday for eligible central Okanagan property owners with permits from their local authority.

  Mar 6, 2016