Playmor Junction prescribed burn could start Monday

You might see smoke around Playmor Junction starting Monday.

The BC Wildfire Service says it is supporting a local man’s prescribed burn, which is expected to cover up to 18.4 hectares.

The exact timing will depend on weather and site conditions, but smoke will likely be visible from Crescent Valley, South Slocan, and along Highways 6 and 3A.

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