WILLIAMS LAKE – The BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with Williams Lake First Nation, will conduct an ecosystem restoration prescribed burn near Brunson Lake.
When and where
- Burning is expected to begin as early as Monday, April 20, and may continue periodically until May 4
- The prescribed burn will take place in approximately a 32 hectare area near Brunson Lake, and is located approximately seven kilometres north of Felker Lake and seven kilometres south of Williams Lake First Nation
What to expect
- Smoke and flames will be visible to surrounding areas and to motorists travelling along Dog Creek Road, Chimney Lake Road and Highway 20
- Crews will ignite ground fuels to remove combustible materials
- Ignitions will only proceed with favourable weather and atmospheric venting allowing smoke to clear quickly
- While burning is underway, traffic control may be on site to ensure the safety of public and firefighters, short delays may occur
- Personnel will remain on site until there is no risk of the fire spreading beyond the perimeter and return daily until the fire is out
Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition
Objectives of this prescribed burn
- Reduce wildfire risk around Williams Lake and surrounding communities
- Use fire to restore forest health to encourage a properly functioning ecosystem
- Strengthen collaboration between Williams Lake First Nation and the Cariboo Fire Centre to grow capacity and knowledge for cultural and prescribed burning outside of emergency response situations
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.
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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