Wildfire & Emergency
BC Wildfire Service plans up to 30-hectare prescribed burn northeast of Penticton
The burn, adjacent to municipal boundaries and Reservoir Road, could begin as early as Thursday, October 13, the BC Wildfire Service said. Smoke will be visible from Penticton, Naramata and Summerland.
The BC Wildfire Service said it will conduct a prescribed burn of up to 30 hectares northeast of Penticton, adjacent to municipal boundaries and Reservoir Road. The service issued the notice on Oct. 7.1
The burn will be done with the Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District and the Penticton Indian Band, over multiple treatment units. Exact timing depends on weather and site conditions, but it could begin as early as Thursday, October 13, and will be ongoing.1
Smoke will be visible from Penticton, Naramata, Summerland, surrounding areas and to motorists on Highway 97. Burning will proceed if conditions allow for smoke dispersal, though smoke may linger in the following days.1
The service said the burn is the first part of an ongoing Wildfire Risk Reduction project for the area. Goals include reducing wildfire risk, restoring forest health and removing forest fuels to cut the long-term risk of wildfire.1
The service said exposure to smoke can irritate eyes and respiratory tracts and worsen pre-existing lung and heart conditions. It advised running portable air cleaners with windows and doors closed and reducing the length and intensity of outdoor activities.1
The notice was issued Oct. 7. The BC Wildfire Service did not state in the notice whether the burn is still planned.1
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- BC Wildfire Service Prescribed burn planned for Penticton area Provincial agency Retrieved 9 Oct 2026, 01:45 UTC · published 7 Oct 2026
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