US EditionPlanned burn in 2023 wildfire near Gun Lake was 'reasonable': Report
- On August 1, 2023, in response to the Downton Lake wildfire near Gun Lake, the BC Wildfire Service implemented a controlled burn as part of their wildfire management efforts.
- This action followed the wildfire’s discovery on July 13 and was intended to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby communities, despite concerns raised by local residents.
- Officials stated the planned ignition aimed to remove unburned fuel between control lines and the wildfire to contain it and protect areas including the southwestern shores of Lajoie and Gun lakes and Gold Bridge.
- After examining the complaint and relevant factors, the Forest Practices Board determined that the ignition was justified and carried out within legal boundaries, emphasizing that the decision reflected appropriate and responsible forest management given the emergency circumstances.
- Despite the planned burn, over 40 homes on Gun Lake’s west side were destroyed, and the board recognized the community’s losses while affirming the wildfire service acted appropriately given the threat.
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Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were ‘reasonable,’ Forest Practices Board rules
VICTORIA - The Forest Practices Board has found that planned ignitions by the BC Wildfire Service during a 2023 wildfire that destroyed 40 homes along Gun Lake were "reasonable."
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Planned ignitions in 2023 wildfires were 'reasonable,' Forest Practices Board rules – Energeticcity.ca
VICTORIA — The Forest Practices Board has found that planned ignitions by the BC Wildfire Service during a 2023 wildfire that destroyed 40 homes along Gun Lake were “reasonable.” The conclusion comes after the board completed its investigation into a complaint submitted by three Gun Lake residents. Their complaint raised concerns that the fire set by the service on Aug. 1, 2023, contributed to the destruction of the homes on the west side of the…
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