Fuel management taking place at Pinnacles Provincial Park until end of March

QUESNEL, B.C. — Hikers west of Quesnel may notice smoke at a provincial park.

BC Parks and the City of Quesnel are conducting fuel management treatments at Pinnacles Provincial Park until March 30, 2022.

The city says crews will be working onsite to reduce crown and ground fuels with the aim of slowing down wildfire behavior and improving firefighting opportunities. The public will see hand crews, machinery, and controlled burning in the park for the duration of the fuel management operations.

The city states that controlled burning generates less smoke than out-of-control wildfires and helps us proactively take measures to prevent disasters.