WILLIAMS LAKE – Due to intense wildfire activity in the northern regions of British Columbia and Alberta, the Cariboo Fire Centre is experiencing smoky skies. Northerly winds are bringing smoke from northern wildfires into the region, and community members are encouraged to stay indoors and reduce activity levels if they have health concerns.
Public and media are encouraged to monitor:
- The BC Wildfire Service public map for local fire conditions,
- The B.C. Air Quality website for current advisories and smoke forecasts,
- The FireSmoke Canada website for current smoke conditions,
- The DriveBC website for current road conditions and closures or delays due to visibility and/or wildfire, and
- The Government of Canada’s weather information and public alerts website for local alerts and special weather statements.
Human-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from naturally caused fires. Always practice safe, responsible open fire use.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.
You can follow the latest wildfire news:
- on the free BC Wildfire Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices
- on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo
- on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo
Contact:
BC Wildfire Service
Fire Information Officer
Cariboo Fire Centre
778-799-2100
Connect with the Province of B.C. at www.gov.bc.ca/connect