Prescribed burns during extreme fire conditions?
Posted: Oct 9th, 2012, 12:15 pm
A prescribed burn is planned today for an area on the west side of the Meldrum Creek Road, which is approximately 20 kilometres west of Williams Lake.
This burn is being conducted for ecosystem restoration purposes and will cover an area of approximately 160 hectares.
Residents in the immediate area will be notified of this burn, but smoke may be visible to residents in Williams Lake, Chimney Valley, Soda Creek, Meldrum and Riske Creek.
Controlled burns, such as this one, help reduce fuel loading, enhance habitat and prevent tree encroachment, ultimately helping to maintain traditional grassland areas.
Current fire danger rating at Riske Creek (area in question): EXTREME
This burn is being conducted for ecosystem restoration purposes and will cover an area of approximately 160 hectares.
Residents in the immediate area will be notified of this burn, but smoke may be visible to residents in Williams Lake, Chimney Valley, Soda Creek, Meldrum and Riske Creek.
Controlled burns, such as this one, help reduce fuel loading, enhance habitat and prevent tree encroachment, ultimately helping to maintain traditional grassland areas.
Current fire danger rating at Riske Creek (area in question): EXTREME