LILLOOET – The BC Wildfire Service in partnership with the T’itqet First Nations, the District of Lillooet and the Lillooet Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting a prescribed burn covering up to 73 hectares. The burn units are located within one kilometre east, south and northeast of the District of Lillooet municipal airport.

Smoke may be visible from Lillooet, properties within the Squamish Lillooet Regional District and to motorists travelling along Highway 12 and 99 North.

The exact timing of this burn will depend on weather and site conditions, but it could begin as early as Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Burning will proceed if conditions are suitable and allow for smoke dispersal during burn operations, though smoke may also linger in the following days.

Key goals of this prescribed burn include wildfire risk reduction through the removal of dead grasses and juvenile tree encroachment, as well as providing critical cross training opportunities for BC Wildfire Service personnel and members of the Lillooet Fire Department and T’itqet First Nations.

Fire is a normal and natural process in many of B.C.’s ecosystems. The BC Wildfire Service works regularly with a range of partners to undertake fuel management activities (including the use of controlled burns), to help reduce the severity of future wildfires and related threats to communities. These projects are carefully planned and only go ahead at the right times and under the right conditions to ensure community and practitioner safety.  

Visit the BC Wildfire Service Cultural and prescribed fire webpage for more information.

Exposure to smoke can irritate eyes and respiratory tracts and worsen pre-existing lung and heart conditions. If your area is impacted by smoke:

• Run portable air cleaners with windows and doors closed, both commercial and home-made units can be effective if operated properly
• Reduce the length and intensity of outdoor activities
• Manage pre-existing conditions and seek medical care if you have severe symptoms

Learn more about protecting health from smoke online.

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