For Immediate Release
October 19, 2026
Ministry of Forests
BC Wildfire Service
Pile burning planned for Sun Peaks area
Kamloops – The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting Sun Peaks LLP in a pile burning project located about four kilometres northwest of the Village of Sun Peaks. Crews will be burning approximately 20 piles as conditions allow.
Key goals of this project work include:
wildfire risk reduction
helping to restore forest health and a properly functioning ecosystem
removing forest fuels to reduce the long-term risk of wildfire
Smoke may be visible from the Village of Sun Peaks and surrounding areas, and to motorists travelling along Sun Peaks Road.
The exact timing of this pile burning will depend on weather and site conditions, but it could begin as early as Wednesday, Oct 21. Burning will proceed if conditions are suitable and allow for smoke dispersal during burn operations, though smoke may also linger in the following days.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 tollfree or *5555 on a cell phone or through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air-quality advisories, visit: http://www.bcwildfire.ca.
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Contact:
Sun Peaks Fire Rescue
250-578-8985
Seth Worthen
Sun Peaks Slopes Manager
250-851-6404
slopesmanager@sunpeaksresort.com
Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
Kamloops Fire Centre
250-554-5965
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