News Release
Efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire activity are kicking-off this week with work taking place to assess and reduce the presence of fuel sources that can easily ignite during the summer leading to dangerous wildfire conditions.
Contract forestry workers will be targeting the areas of Three Blind Mice, the Banks of Dartmouth, the Esplanade and Penticton Creek.
“While this work takes place, we ask residents and visitors in the affected areas to be aware of their surroundings and look for signage or locations closed temporarily for public safety,” said Penticton Fire Chief, Larry Watkinson.
Work is expected to run from early December through to March, 2021. At times, smoke may be visible while controlled burns are carried out.