Wood debris burning taking place near Site C from December to March

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — BC Hydro will be burning in Site C project areas from December 2023 to March 2024, pending suitable venting and ground conditions.

BC Hydro notes that crews are clearing waste wood, where safe and practical, from the project area.

Burning may occur in the Portage Mountain Quarry and the north and south banks of the Peace River between the Site C dam site and the Peace Canyon Dam.

Residents of the area may see increased smoke and experience lower visibility while the burning occurs.

The Site C project plans and monitors burning carefully, including the timing, size and location of the wood piles and the smoke being emitted, said BC Hydro.

The burning will follow the Site C Smoke Management Plan and only occur during custom venting windows authorized by the provincial government’s regulations.

Residents who see a forest fire are asked to contact the BC Wildfire Service immediately at 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone.