Smoke seen in Chilliwack backcountry Wednesday, but rural fire dept. says there’s no danger

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CHILLIWACK RIVER VALLEY – Amid sightings of smoke in the area Wednesday, firefighters in the Chilliwack River Valley are assuring area residents that there are no raging wildfires in Chilliwack’s beautiful backcountry.

On Wednesday, a Facebook post in a popular local social media group depicted smoke lingering in the Chilliwack River Valley area.

According to a statement released Wednesday night, the Chilliwack River Valley Fire Department says there are forestry companies working along some of the forest service roads in the Chilliwack River Valley this week burning slash piles.

CRVFD says there may be smoke visible from surrounding areas, but there are currently no concerns or danger to the public.

CRVFD says both it and the BC Wildfire Service are aware of the slash burning.