To help reduce the risk of wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service is supporting Interfor in conducting a hazard abatement prescribed burn in the Burton area.
This burn is located approximately 11 kilometres northeast of the community of Burton and will cover up to 6 hectares.
Work could begin on Tuesday, May 21st, but the exact timing will depend on local weather and conditions.
Residents will likely be able to see smoke from from Burton, Nakusp, surrounding communities, and to motorists travelling along Highway 6.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air-quality advisories, visit: bcwildfire.ca.
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