Workers burn Columbia Irrigation District canal in West Richland for upcoming season

Published at 3:15 p.m. on February 11, 2013 | Modified at 4:05 p.m. on February 11, 2013

Workers burn Columbia Irrigation District canal in West Richland for upcoming season

Columbia Irrigation District employees Paulino Nariffina, left, and Jeff McKenzie wear respirators Monday while burning grass and other debris in the district's main canal in West Richland. McKenzie said they are scheduled to burn about 44 miles in the next two weeks. He said water is planned to start filling the ditch on March 20. BOB BRAWDY — Tri-City HeraldBuy Photo