Planned Burn

• 54-hectare wildfire project underway in Lake Country, B.C.

  The project aims to remove fuels available for wildfire consumption. Unmanaged fuels increase wildfire risk and the potential for intense wildfire behaviour, says BCWS.

  Environment

  Jan 29, 2023
  
• BC Wildfire says planned burn near Peachland was successful

  The burn will 'provide community protection, ecosystem restoration and habitat improvement for mule deer winter range and enhancement for Indigenous cultural values in the area.'

  Environment

  Oct 29, 2022
  
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• B.C.’s White Rock Lake wildfire: Smoke, flames from massive planned burn will last days

  The massive burn near Vernon, B.C., created an eye-popping plume of smoke on Monday that could be seen from many kilometres away.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2021
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• Prescribed burn in B.C.’s Southern Interior part of multi-year forestry plan

  Okanagan Nation Alliance says the burn, which it calls a land management practice, will benefit wildlife.

  Environment

  Mar 20, 2019
• Hand ignition planned for Snowy Mountain wildfire

  People near Keremeos might notice more flames and smoke in the area on Tuesday.

  Sep 5, 2018