Notable prescribed burn taking place near Quilchena
UPDATE (11:00 a.m.): A second, concurrent notable prescribed burn will be held in the Merritt area.
In a news release issued Monday (March 11), the BC Wildfire Service says it and the Coldwater Indian Band and Coldwater Fire Department will carry out a 110-hectare prescribed burn nearly 7.5 kilometres southwest of Merritt – Coldwater IR #1.
The burn is scheduled to late until mid-April or until grass becomes too green to burn.
The wildfire service says smoke may be visible from the City of Merritt and travelers along the Coquihalla Highway. Local weather and venting conditions will determine how much of the prescribed burn will be complete this spring.