Prince Albert Fire Department. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

By paNOW Staff

Controlled burn

Controlled burn scheduled for city’s drainage channel

Apr 24, 2019 | 12:16 PM

A controlled burn will be taking place in the city’s drainage channel starting Wednesday.

The burn will start at Muzzy Drive and work through the channel to Sixth Avenue East from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday.

The burn is to clean out build-up in the channel and the weeds will be dry enough to make the burn effective.

“In the city, the conditions are acceptable to allow for a controlled burn today,” Deputy Fire Chief Corey Rodgers said. “We have the staff and equipment to complete the work and there is a small window of opportunity to get this done before the weeds turn green.”

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Depending on the weather, the schedule could change. If you see smoke in the area during the time frame, Rodgers said to not be alarmed.

There is a fire ban currently in effect for properties north of the North Saskatchewan River. The ban does not impact properties south of the river.

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