Smithers Area Residents May See Smoke as Pile Burning Activities Get Underway

Residents of Smithers and the surrounding area may notice smoke in the air as wildfire reduction activities get underway.

Crews from the Wildfire Service and Ministry of Transportation will be conducting three wood-debris pile burns in the area, beginning as early as today.

Each of the piles are located along Driftwood Road, roughly 3 kms from the intersection with Telkwa High Road.

Burns will be conducted under the supervision of wildfire crews, and will only be done if weather and venting conditions allow for smoke to dissipate.