WILLIAMS LAKE – Throughout Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, elevated southerly winds are expected throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin Region, from 10 to 15 kilometres per hour with gusts up to 40 kilometres per hour.
While there are no current open burning prohibitions, we urge the public to use caution and follow all safety procedures while conducting open burning. Conditions such as elevated wind, warming temperatures, extended drought conditions and low relative humidity may all contribute to higher risk during burning.
Campfires may stay ignited even after water has been put on the fire and thought to be extinguished, increasing the risk of holdover fires and escapes. Wind can also carry embers into lighter fuels nearby such as grass and needles, sparking fast moving fires. If you choose to have a campfire, please use extreme caution and ensure it is completely extinguished and cold to the touch before leaving.
To learn more about open fire and safe burning practices visit: Open fire and safer burning – Province of British Columbia
Reporting
- To report an unattended campfire or open burning violation call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
- To report illegal fires in a local fire department’s jurisdiction, call 9-1-1.
- Dial *5555 on a cell phone or call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free to report a wildfire.
- Use the Report function in the BC Wildfire App to report a wildfire. Reporting though the app lets you upload images and can be used without service.
Stay in the know
For the latest information on current wildfire activity, prohibitions and restrictions, road closures, and air-quality advisories please visit BCWildfire.ca, the BC Wildfire Map, or use the BC Wildfire app.
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Contact
Fire Information Officer
Cariboo Fire Centre | BC Wildfire Service
778 799-2100
CaFCInfo@gov.bc.ca