Smoke and flames may be visible near Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE–Trap trees are being burned in the Prince George Fire Zone to help promote healthier forests.

The BC Wildfire Service says that the piles will be burned between Nov.9 and Nov.27. The burn project will take place close to 15 km northwest of the downtown near Pidherny Rd., north of North Nechako Rd., west of Foothills Blvd. and South of Chief Lake Rd.

“The decision on when to burn will depend on weather, site and venting conditions.”–Release by, BC Wildfire Service

“Smoke and flames may be visible from Pidherny Road, North Nechako Road, Otway Road, Foothills Boulevard, and parts of the Chief Lake Road and the Hart Highlands area,” reads the release.