Kamloops Fire Rescue says smoke in Juniper coming from controlled burn

Controlled burn in Juniper

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Smoke rising from the Juniper Ridge area on Monday morning is from a controlled burn.

In a social media post, KFR notified Juniper residents the burn was taking place above Galore Crescent.

A number of controlled burns are happening throughout the Kamloops area this spring, intended to remove the build-up of brush and plant material and reduce wildfire risk.

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— Kamloops Fire Rescue (@KamFire) March 17, 2025