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

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.

Smoke was visible in the Chilliwack River Valley on Wednesday, Nov. 4. (Image Credit: Chris Blobby.)

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.