DRAGON MOUNTAIN BURNING

Planned burning at Dragon Mountain could begin as early as June 14

Jun 13, 2021 | 9:43 AM

QUESNEL — B.C. Wildfire Service is planning to burn piles of woody debris on the western slope of Dragon Mountain.

Smoke and flames may be visible from Highway 97 and surrounding communities.

Crews have been piling this debris as part of an ongoing fuel management project in partnership with B.C. Parks and the City of Quesnel.

These piles will now be burned to eliminate available fuels in the event of a wildfire.

Burning could begin as soon as Monday (June 14) and continue periodically until as late as June 25. Burning will only occur on days when conditions are favourable and will allow for proper venting and quick smoke dissipation.

B.C. Wildfire Service personnel will be on-site and monitoring the fires.

Anyone who lights an open fire must comply with B.C.’s air quality control legislation. The legislation requires individuals to check local venting prior to lighting a fire and ensure that conditions are favourable for burning.

If conditions are rated “poor” or “fair” in their area, open burning is restricted. Local venting conditions can be obtained by calling 1 888 281-2992.

Anyone can report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation by calling 1 800 663-5555 tollfree or *5555 on a cellphone.

The latest information on wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures, and air quality advisories can be found online.