The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that with good air quality and venting conditions today a controlled burn is underway in a portion of Black Mountain and sntsk鈥榠l鈥檔t蓹n Regional Park. Open burning is allowed today for those eligible Central Okanagan property owners with permits from their local fire authority.

Fire hazard debris collected as part of a five-hectare fuel modification project in the park is being burned when weather conditions are favourable. The park located on the east slopes just outside 琉璃神社 is closed to the public. The fuel management work is part of the ongoing effort to prepare it for future access.

Today鈥檚 burning has been authorized with appropriate permits for fire fuel hazard reduction. All local fire departments and local media have been advised of today鈥檚 activity in the park and will be notified when further burning takes place.

For more information visit the Regional District Parks Services , email or call 250-469-6232.