Prescribed burns planned for the Lytton area



LYTTON – The BC Wildfire Service will be supporting Lytton First Nation in conducting two prescribed burns in the Lytton area over the coming weeks.

The exact timing of these burns will depend on weather and site conditions, but could occur between Monday, Mar 10, 2025, until April 1, 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.

47 Field Prescribed Burn

The 47 Field prescribed burn is located on Ngwyu’uyemc 36 Indian Reserve in the Botanie Valley and is approximately 43.5 hectares. Key goals of this burn include community wildfire risk reduction, increased productivity of traditional foods and provides critical cross-training opportunities for staff of Lytton First Nation and BC Wildfire Service. Smoke from this prescribed burn may be visible from Lytton and residents within the Botanie Valley.

Green Meadows Prescribed Burn

The Green Meadows burn is located on Inkluckcheen 21 Indian Reserve, 3 kilometres northwest of Lytton and is approximately 24.5 hectares. Key goals of this prescribed burn include community wildfire risk reduction, ecosystem restoration and cross training between Lytton First Nation and BC Wildfire Service. Smoke from this prescribed burn may be visible to residents of Lytton and travellers along Highway 12. For information on road conditions please refer to DriveBC.

The Cultural Burning and Prescribed Fire Youtube is an excellent resource to learn more about prescribed and cultural fire.

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 (https://rb.gy/90uh5s) 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: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke

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Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
Kamloops Fire Centre
250-554-5965
BCWS.KFCInfo@gov.bc.ca

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