The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting the District of Tumbler Ridge with a planned prescribed burn located within the community of Tumbler Ridge.
Prep work started on April 15th. Crews will be on site to establish control lines, assess fuel and weather conditions, and address potential hazards, such as danger trees. These steps help ensure the burn can be carried out safely and effectively.
The exact timing of the burn will depend on local weather and venting conditions and could begin as early as April 26. The burn will cover up to 2.6 hectares and aims to reduce wildfire risk, manage forest fuels, and enhance local biodiversity. It also serves as a cross-training opportunity between the BC Wildfire Service and the Tumbler Ridge Fire Department. The burn will only proceed if conditions are safe and will be closely monitored.
Smoke may be visible to residents of Tumbler Ridge and surrounding areas during and after operations.
For more detailed information, please visit the BC Wildfire Service bulletin.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
| Fire Information Officer Prince George Fire Centre BC Wildfire Service 250-561-4629 |
Dustin Curry Fire Chief District of Tumbler Ridge trfire@dtr.net |
Brian Robinson FireSmart Coordinator District of Tumbler Ridge firesmart@dtr.ca |
