WILLIAMS LAKE – The BC Wildfire Service, in partnership with Williams Lake Community Forest and Williams Lake First Nation, will conduct a prescribed burn west of Williams Lake to help reduce the threat of wildfire.
When and where
- The burn will take place approximately 10 kilometres west of Williams Lake, north of Sheep Creek Bridge on the east side of the Fraser River
- The prescribed burn will cover approximately 7 hectares within the Williams Lake Community Forest
- Burning will take place on Sunday, April 13, 2025
- Ignitions will only proceed if conditions are safe, with favorable weather and atmospheric venting allowing smoke to clear quickly
What to expect
- Smoke may be visible from Williams Lake and surrounding areas, and to motorists on Highway 20
- Crews will ignite ground fuels to remove combustible materials
- Firefighters will remain on-site to monitor conditions into the evening
- The perimeter of the burn will be extinguished at the end of the day
- Smoke from within the perimeter may linger and remain visible up to 48 hours after ignition
Objectives of the prescribed burn
- Reduce wildfire risk near the community of Williams Lake
- Use fire to restore forest health to encourage a properly functioning ecosystem
- Strengthen collaboration between BC Wildfire Service and Williams Lake First Nation 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.
Report a wildfire
To report a wildfire, dial *5555 on a cell phone or call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free. To report an unattended campfire or open burning violation, call the RAPP line on 1-877-952-7277.
You can also use the Report function in the BC Wildfire App to report a wildfire. Reporting though the app let’s you upload images and can be used without service.
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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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