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By Liam Verster

On Crown land

Wildfire mitigation work south of Ellison Park

May 13, 2024 | 12:00 PM

Work to mitigate wildfire risks will be undertaken in the city’s southeast end.

As part of ongoing fire mitigation efforts, crews will be thinning, limbing, clearing and piling fire fuels on the Crown Land at the end of Eastside Rd. south of Ellison Provincial Park.

It’s scheduled to start as early as Monday, May 13, and continue through the week.

The wildfire mitigation work is planned for an area south of Ellison Park (image courtesy of the City of Vernon)

The work is the first treatment of a multi-year project to reduce the risk of wildfire and enhance public safety.

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“This strategic fuel treatment work on Crown Land, adjacent to the City of Vernon municipal boundaries, will increase community safety and resiliency,” Vernon Fire Rescue Services Deputy Chief Mike Walroth stated.

“Once work is completed, the treated areas will have reduced fire fuel, which will help reduce the severity and intensity of a fire advancing from the south, should one occur.”

The work will be conducted by Rider Ventures. It’s being funded through the Forest Enhancement Society of B.C., administered by Forsite on behalf of the City of Vernon.

Members of the public are advised to follow any posted signs or instructions while crews undertake the work.