Residents are being advised of a prescribed burn the Selous Creek area from Tuesday, June 11.
The burn aims to reduce the wildfire risk and will be located located approximately two kilometres south of the City of Nelson on the east side of Hwy 6 and will cover up to 14 hectares.
The exact timing of this burn will depend on weather and site conditions, but it could begin as early as today.
Smoke may impact residents near the burn area and may be visible from Nelson and surrounding areas, and to motorists travelling along Highway 6 and 3A.
Burning will proceed if conditions are suitable to achieve objectives and allow for smoke dispersal, though smoke may linger in the following days, particularly the morning after burn operations. Despite all precautions to manage it, unintended smoke impacts are possible after any burn.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air-quality advisories, visit: bcwildfire.ca.
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