Smoke may be visible to motorists travelling on Highway 77...
The BC Wildfire Service says it will be conducting a pile-burning project north of the Fort Nelson River and south of Tsinhia Lake as part of ongoing wildfire recovery work from the 2024 season.
According to the service, smoke may be visible to motorists travelling on Highway 77 while work is underway.
Roadside signs will be posted to alert drivers to crews operating in the area.
The project is aimed at reducing fuel accumulations, including tree limbs, woody debris and other organic material left behind by wildfires.
Officials say the burn could begin as early as November 9, depending on weather and site conditions, and will continue until completed.
The BC Wildfire Service says burning will only take place when conditions are suitable and allow for smoke to disperse safely.
However, residents and travellers may continue to see lingering smoke in the area for several days following burn operations.
The work is part of ongoing recovery efforts following the Parker Lake wildfire in May 2024, which sparked after a downed transmission line during a high-wind event amid drought conditions.
The wildfire forced approximately 3,300 Fort Nelson residents to evacuate their homes for 17 days.
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has previously said the fire destroyed 11 structures, including four homes, and resulted in more than $1.5 million in emergency response costs, with the total economic impact estimated at $6.7 million.
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