A prescribed burn in the area of Grassy Mountain is scheduled to begin as early as Wednesday, May 28.
The BC Wildfire Service says the burn will cover up to 22.6 hectares of land about 12.5 kilometers northwest of Salmo.
The exact timing is dependent on weather and site conditions.
Blacklining is scheduled to begin on Tuesday afternoon. This process involves pre-burning fuels in small sections next to the burn perimeter to reinforce containment lines.
The burn aims to reduce the risk of wildfires. Key goals include:
- Long-term fire hazard abatement by reducing fuel loading
- Increase the survival of newly planted seedlings
- Increase long-term nutrient cycling and biodiversity
- Contribute to landscape level fuel break and wildfire mitigation efforts
Smoke may impact residents near the burn area and could be visible from Castlegar, Salmo and surrounding communities, as well as to motorists travelling along Highway 3 and 6.
The wildfire service says burning will continue if conditions are appropriate to achieve objectives and allow for smoke dispersal, although smoke may linger in the following days, particularly the morning after the burn operations.
Despite all precautions to manage it, unintended smoke impacts are possible after any burn.
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