If you spot smoke rising from Rose Valley Regional Park in the coming days, it乌鸦传媒檚 part of a planned and monitored burn to help restore the forest after the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire.

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) said that controlled pile burning will take place in the park between April 25 and April 30, weather and venting conditions permitting. The work is part of an ongoing effort to reduce fire risk and support the long-term health of the ecosystem.

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The controlled burn will clear leftover slash and debris left behind after salvage and hazard tree removal. While smoke and flames may be visible from surrounding neighbourhoods, across Okanagan Lake, or within the park itself, RDCO is urging residents not to call 911 unless they see smoke or fire outside the park乌鸦传媒檚 boundaries.

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The park remains closed to the public for now.

For more information about fire damaged parks, the recovery process and progress visit the .