Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, with support from BC Wildfire Service will be conducting a cultural burn.
Fire Information Officer Amanda Cullum said burning is expected to begin as early as Wednesday April first and may continue periodically until April 6.
“The cultural burn will take place on approximately 18 hectares of land on two treatment units located near Nemiah Valley Lodge,” Cullum said, “ Smoke may be visible to Nemiah Valley and to motorists travelling along 900 Road.”
Cullum added that firefighters will closely monitor the fire activity at all times during the burn and that the perimeter of the burn will be extinguished at the end of each day.
Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition.
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