Prescribed burn to be conducted in Edmonton river valley park Wednesday

The Northeast River Valley Park event centre in an undated file photo. (Courtesy: City of Edmonton)

The City of Edmonton will close the Northeast River Valley Park Wednesday morning to conduct a prescribed burn in the area.

If the weather cooperates, the prescribed burn will help reduce wildfire risk and restore health to the ecosystem, according to a Tuesday release.

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The city says smoke in the area is normal and city crews will be taking measures to reduce smoke impacts to nearby communities.

For more information on wildfire prevention, visit the City of Edmonton website.