Controlled burn planned for Testalinda wildfire

OLIVER – If conditions permit a low intensity controlled burn is planned for the wildfire on Wednesday, September 9th.

If this burn goes ahead, people living in Oliver and surrounding areas will see increased smoke and fire activity as a result of these burning operations. The objective of the controlled burn is to limit the potential growth of the wildfire. This will be accomplished by removing fuel from the fire’s path to reduce the chance of the wildfire breaching control lines.

The wildfire is now estimated at 4506 hectares in size and is 80% percent contained. There are currently 217 personnel working on this fire including 153 firefighters.

Please note: this is first time the Ministry of Forest has contacted ODN since lightning struck Testalinda Creek area August 14th. I take it this appeal for info sharing is important to them.

Please note: the words “If conditions permit…”