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Prescribed Burn Near Nemiah Valley Lodge Could Begin April 17th

April 17, 2024

BC Wildfire Service in collaboration with Xeni Gwet’in First Nation will be conducting a prescribed burn approximately ten hectares in size near the Nemiah Valley Lodge.

Fire Information Officer at the Cariboo Fire Centre, Madison Dahl, said burning may begin as early as today (April 17) and may continue periodically until April 20^th.

“The objective of this burn is to restore open grasslands by reducing encroachment from coniferous trees and reducing wildfire hazard by removing accumulations of combustible materials.”

Dahl noted that smoke from this fire may be visible from Nemiah Valley, 900 Road and surrounding areas.

Burning will be dependent on weather, site and venting conditions, ignitions will proceed only if conditions are suitable for quick smoke dissipation.

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Pat Matthews

Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.