Fuel management projects planned for Prince George and Vanderhoof areas

Mar 2, 2021 | 10:17 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — It’s a sure sign that spring isn’t too far off.

The BC Wildfire Service is planning to pile and burn spruce beetle “trap trees” in the Pidherny area that were felled last spring.

The piles will be burned periodically between today and March 31. Smoke and flames may be visible from Pidherny Road, North Nechako Road, Otway Road, Foothills Boulevard, parts of Chief Lake Road and the Hart Highlands area.

Further fuel management projects will take place about 10 kilometres north of Vanderhoof over the same time period adjacent to Striegler Road, between kilometres 2.5 and 4. Smoke and flames may be visible from Striegler Road, McLeod Pit Road, Northside Road, and the Vanderhoof Airport.

Such burns are only conducted when conditions are suitable, and they must comply with the Open Burning and Smoke Control Regulation to limit their impact on air quality in nearby communities.

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BC Wildfire Service personnel will be on site to control and monitor the burn piles.

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Fuel management projects planned for Prince George and Vanderhoof areas

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