10/01/2026
Prescribed burn in Warfield: As part of the RDKB's FireSmart & Wildfire Risk Reduction Program, the RDKB & Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue, with support from BC Wildfire Service, are planning a 2.4-hectare prescribed burn on Village of Warfield municipal land between Whitman Way & Bingay Road. The prescribed burn is currently planned between Sat. Oct. 3 - Fri. Oct. 9, 2026, 8 am-5 pm. The final date will depend on suitable weather, fuel moisture, ventilation & site conditions. If conditions don't allow the burn to proceed during this period, operations may be rescheduled between Oct. 21 & 31. People who are sensitive to smoke, including those with respiratory conditions, may wish to keep windows and doors closed and limit strenuous outdoor activity when smoke is present. Residents are encouraged to avoid the treatment area, follow posted signage, & comply with directions from on-site personnel. Call 250.368.0259 for questions or email [email protected]