A couple of prescribed burn could get underway locally as early as Monday.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, the work will be conducted by the Yaqan Nuʔkiy. One of the burns is about two kilometers south of Creston and cover up to nine hectares along Highway 21. BC Wildfire says smoke will be highly visible from Creston and surrounding communities, and to motorists travelling along Highway 21 and Highway 3.
The other burn is between Sanca and Kuskanook and will cover up to five hectares. Smoke will be visible from Highway 3A.
The exact timing of the burns will depend on weather and site conditions.
