US EditionPlanned burn in 2023 wildfire near Gun Lake was 'reasonable': Report
- On August 1, 2023, BC Wildfire Service implemented a controlled burn near Gun Lake as part of their response to the Downton Lake wildfire in British Columbia.
- The ignition aimed to contain the wildfire by removing unburned fuel, as officials feared it could spread to the southwestern shore and Gold Bridge community.
- Residents on the west side of Gun Lake expressed concerns that a controlled ignition planned by BC Wildfire Service played a role in the loss of over 40 homes.
- Keith Atkinson, chair of the Forest Practices Board, stated that following a detailed investigation, the BC Wildfire Service was authorized to carry out the planned ignition, and their choice was justified given the wildfire threat at the time.
- The Forest Practices Board concluded that the BC Wildfire Service acted in accordance with legal requirements and judged the prescribed burn appropriate under the urgent conditions, demonstrating responsible forest management.
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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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