Planned pile burning in Rose Valley Regional Park part of wildfire recovery

The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) advises that, weather and venting conditions permitting, controlled pile burning is expected to begin today in Rose Valley Regional Park. Burning will continue as conditions allow throughout the open burning season, which typically runs until April 30, 2026.
 
This planned pile burning is part of ongoing recovery efforts following the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire. Burning will help dispose of remaining slash and woody debris from earlier salvage and hazard tree removal, reducing future fire risk and supporting the long-term health of the forest.
 
This is a carefully planned, permitted and monitored operation and local emergency services are aware.  While smoke and flames may be visible from nearby neighbourhoods, within the park and across Okanagan Lake, residents are asked to please only call 9-1-1 if smoke or fire is apparent outside of the parks boundary or elsewhere. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation as restoration continues in one of our region’s most treasured natural spaces.
 
What to Expect:
•    Monitoring by trained crews throughout the operation.
•    Smoke and flames may be visible within the park during the pile burning operation.
•    Burning will only proceed under safe conditions, including favourable venting, temperature and wind.

Residents are encouraged to visit rdco.com/subscribe and sign up for email notifications to stay informed and up to date.
 
For more information about fire damaged parks, the recovery process and progress visit Wildfire Recovery in Parks.
 
The Regional District of Central Okanagan offers more than 2,100 hectares of parkland including 86 kilometres of designated trails in 30 regional parks for visitors to explore. Visit rdco.com/parks to plan your next outing.