Hazard Burning happening in area (Michelle Huley)

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The air, the vegetation and the weather is still dry in the Peace Region, despite recent rains.

That means fire risks are higher than expected at this time of the year.

Wildfire fighters are busy burning fire hazards right now.

Hazard reduction Burns are taking place in the Peace Region to reduce the potential for out-of-control blazes.

Michelle Huley is the Wildfire Information Officer for the Peace River Forest District.

She talks the risks, the burning, the permits needed, and the outlook to summer and beyond.

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