Early April 25th I received an email regarding new projects and updates available on Let’s Talk Kamloops. As part of the email there was a brief information outline on the FireSmart Program, including a link to the FireSmart online page: FireSmart™ is living with and managing for wildfire in your area and on your property. Becoming wildfire resilient is a shared responsibility across BC. As the City continues its fuel management treatments, residents are encouraged to embrace and initiate FireSmart actions to reduce the risk of fire in their homes, properties, and neighbourhoods. To ask a question, request a free assessment, or apply to be your neighbourhood champion, visit the FireSmart page. Knowing one of the worst areas (at least in my opinion) is up in Juniper Ridge, just after 10am I emailed Let’s Talk Kamloops back, and copied the Mayor and one city councillor, with the following: I received this email today and noted the information about the Fire Smart program. I have to say that one of the WORST locations for a fire to cause significant damage is the interface between the top of Highland Road, headed East along Qu’Appelle Boulevard, and continuing to the corner just past … Continue reading LETTER – Interface from Highland Road to Juniper Ridge Park is a firetrap