Wildfire mitigation work is underway near Westshore Estates

Photo: Craig Moore

If you see smoke over Westshore Estates, don't be alarmed.

Rider Ventures Ltd. is conducting wildfire mitigation work on the west side of Okanagan Lake this week.

"We're doing wildfire reduction, spacing and burning the ladder fuels to reduce the risk of wildfires threatening the community of Westshore Estates," said Craig Moore with Rider Ventures.

Moore says they are working in conjunction with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the Okanagan Indian Band .

The wildfire mitigation work is expected to continue until the end of March.