By Chris Koo

Controlled burn trial

BC Wildfire Service starts “controlled burn trial” at the Vanderhoof airport, creating smokey conditions

Apr 18, 2024 | 3:38 PM

VANDERHOOF —BC Wildfire Service began “controlled burn trials” at the Vanderhoof airport, on Thursday, April 18. The smoke from the burning may impact nearby residents and the burns will be conducted intermittently over the next several weeks.

BC Wildfire Service also says any smoke produced by the burn is expected to quickly disappear, though some smoke may linger.

BC Wildfire says one of the reasons behind the trial is to gather accurate information for fire behaviour.

By setting up water delivery systems and positioning resources and personnel throughout the trial area, the Wildfire Service will also provide training to Vanderhoof Fire and Rescue and the members of Nadleh Whut’en First Nation.

If you believe you are seeing smoke from a wildfire that is not related to this exercise, please report it by calling 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone, or directly through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app.

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