WILLIAMS LAKE – The BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with Williams Lake First Nation, is planning to conduct a prescribed burn near Brunson Lake.
When and where
- Burning is expected to begin as early as Tuesday, October 21, and may continue periodically until Friday, October 31.
- The prescribed burn will take place in an eight hectare area near Bruson Lake, and is located approximately seven kilometres north of Felker Lake and seven kilometres south of Williams Lake First Nation.
- Ignitions will proceed only if conditions are suitable and allow for quick smoke dissipation.
What to expect
- Smoke will be visible to surrounding areas and to motorists travelling along Dog Creek Road, Chimney Lake Road and Highway 20.
- Low-to moderate-intensity spot fires will be lit to remove slash accumulation.
- Firefighters will closely monitor the fire activity at all times during the burn. Firefighters will remain on-site to monitor conditions into the evening.
- Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition.
Objectives of the prescribed burn
- Reduce wildfire risk around Williams Lake and surrounding communities.
- Use fire to restore grassland and forest health to encourage a properly functioning ecosystem.
Learn more
Fire is a natural process in many of B.C.’s ecosystems. The BC Wildfire Service works regularly with land managers to undertake fuel management activities (including the use of prescribed burns), to help reduce the severity of future wildfires and related threats to communities.
Learn more about prescribed burning online at prescribedfire.ca or find more resources here.
Learn about protecting your health from smoke online: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke
Reporting
- To report an unattended campfire or open burning violation calling 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
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