While the conditions are right to do so, the District of Elkford’s Fire Department members will be conducting wildfire mitigation work starting March 16

This involves burning small slash piles, just west of Elkford, as part of a wildfire risk reduction strategy. This project began in 2019—with a grant from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities—and is being completed in cooperation with BC Wildfire Service and Natural Resources, the district explained.

“Controlled burns are best performed at this time of year, allowing the team to maximize safety and maintain control while burning. These operations do not produce large volumes of smoke, and they are conducted in full compliance with local burning bylaws and venting index. They also provide our firefighters with a valuable hands-on training opportunity,” the district explained on social media.

Beginning March 16, and spanning into April, if you see flames, rest assured that these small, controlled burns are being strategically performed to protect our community during upcoming wildfire seasons, the district said.

Questions about wildfire mitigation? Contact the District of Elkford Fire Department at 250-865-4020.

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