The BC Wildfire Service is planning to burn 40 piles of wood debris in the Pilot Mountain area, and Prince George residents could see some smoke.
The burn is planned for today (Monday), but Fire Information Officer Sharon Nickel said that could change.
“The exact timing of the burn do depend on the site and the weather, as well as the venting and the smoke conditions. So burning will only proceed if the conditions are suitable and allow smoke to dissipate.”
She added that people in the Hart area may see some smoke, as well as anyone heading along Highway 97 North.
Nickel said that staff will be on site to monitor the fires, and these debris burns help reduce wildfire risk when the fire season comes around.
“So these burns are part of an ongoing fuel management treatment project. It’s in partnership with the Prince George Natural Resource District, and these burns are to promote forest health and reduce the risk of wildfires in the area.”
The BC Wildfire Service is also planning a Category 3 pile burn and prescribed grass burn on six plots at the Prince George Tree Improvement Station site for sanitization, hazard abatement, and training.
This project is expected to start today and be completed by May 15th.
Smoke may be visible southeast of College Heights and the surrounding area, and south of Prince George because of this project.
-With files from Darin Bain, My PG Now staff
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