{"id":28217,"date":"2026-03-31T15:55:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T22:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/?p=28217"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:48:12","slug":"cultural-burn-planned-for-xeni-gwetin-declared-title-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/cultural-burn-planned-for-xeni-gwetin-declared-title-area\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultural burn planned for Xeni Gwet&#8217;in Declared Title Area"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>XENI GWET&#8217;IN \u2013 Xeni Gwet&#8217;in First Nation, with support from the BC Wildfire Service will conduct an ecosystem restoration cultural burn at the Xeni Gwet&#8217;in Rodeo Grounds within the Declared Title Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When and where<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Burning is expected to begin as early as <strong>Wednesday April 1,<\/strong> and may continue periodically until <strong>April 10.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cultural burn will take place on <strong>approximately 30 hectares including the Xeni Gwet&#8217;in Rodeo Grounds within the Declared Title Area, adjacent to Nemiah Valley Road.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignitions will only proceed if conditions are safe, with favorable weather and atmospheric venting allowing smoke to clear quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/03\/Xeni-Gwetin-Cx-Burn-1024x711.jpg\" alt=\"Google earth image identifying the Xeni Gwet'in Rodeo Grounds as the area where a cultural burn will take place.\" class=\"wp-image-28222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/03\/Xeni-Gwetin-Cx-Burn-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/03\/Xeni-Gwetin-Cx-Burn-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/03\/Xeni-Gwetin-Cx-Burn-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/03\/Xeni-Gwetin-Cx-Burn.jpg 1327w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to expect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smoke and flames will be visible from Xeni Gwet&#8217;in and surrounding residences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crews will ignite ground fuels to remove combustible materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firefighters will closely monitor the fire activity at all times during the burn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The perimeter of the burn will be extinguished at the end of each day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Objectives of this cultural burn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduce wildfire risk<\/strong> around the community of Xeni Gwet&#8217;in and surrounding residences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use fire to restore grassland and forest health<\/strong> to mimic a naturally occurring wildland fire and encourage a properly functioning ecosystem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthen relationships<\/strong> between BC Wildfire Service staff and Xeni Gwet&#8217;in to collaborate on wildfire prevention efforts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This Cultural Burning and Prescribed Fire YouTube video is an excellent resource to learn more about importance of cultural and prescribed fire practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduction to Cultural Burning &amp; Prescribed Fire\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nMg4l5ClG70?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire has been used by Indigenous Peoples for millennia to manage flora and fauna and is continued through the communities&#8217; cultural fire program. Projects like this are renewing past traditions and practices and are an opportunity for BC Wildfire Service staff to work with the community of Xeni Gwet&#8217;in First Nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about prescribed burning online at <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.prescribedfire.ca%2F%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3DIB%253A-Cranbrook-Airport-PFU01-PB%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-Cranbrook-IB%26utm_term%3DInformation-Bulletin%253A-prescribed-burn-planned-for-the-Cranbr%26eid%3De42fd472ac335437e85e43994106b9f3&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C11cdc4a1448c486b8f8c08de8f77836b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639105940667741577%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UzxSgXrGz113Pgrdr10ogIjes7LyjG%2B6KNVVWo63zGc%3D&amp;reserved=0\">prescribedfire.ca<\/a> or at BCWS <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/prevention\/prescribed-burning?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=25-Rx-Burn-Chilcotin---Xeni-Gwet%27in-Rodeo-Grounds&amp;utm_source=Envoke-Information-Bulletin&amp;utm_term=Information-Bulletin%3A-Prescribed-burn-planned-for-Xeni-Gwet%27\">cultural and prescribed fire.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Minimizing health impacts from smoke<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exposure to smoke from wildfires or prescribed burning can irritate eyes and respiratory tracts and worsen pre-existing lung and heart conditions. If your area is impacted by smoke:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage pre-existing conditions, and seek medical care if you have severe symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce the length and intensity of outdoor activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run portable air cleaners with windows and doors closed. Both commercial and home-made units (<a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fd1870c09211b64b52bc615ccfe660b2c%2F6ad9b82695e5aa5c2c867edbdee93666%2F1f9960339eb37af8809d4e1dcff4f015&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C11cdc4a1448c486b8f8c08de8f77836b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639105940667812338%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hVlJJ6%2BNDuR%2BjhhPhi7YSv0V2InN5qPMENrQDMXwwU8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">https:\/\/rb.gy\/90uh5s<\/a>) can be effective if operated properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about protecting your health from smoke online: <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bccdc.ca%2Fhealth-info%2Fprevention-public-health%2Fwildfire-smoke%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3D25-Rx-Burn-Central---Stampede-Grounds%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-Information-Bulletin%26utm_term%3DInformation-Bulletin%253A-Four-prescribed-burns-planned-within-t&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C11cdc4a1448c486b8f8c08de8f77836b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639105940667841577%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=25NW%2BxI3%2BB9%2BHsWERISewBNcP3TPO94C9shmzfnTkMo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">http:\/\/www.bccdc.ca\/health-info\/prevention-public-health\/wildfire-smoke<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To report an unattended campfire or open burning violation calling call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To report illegal fires in a local fire department\u2019s jurisdiction, call 9-1-1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dial *5555 on a cell phone or call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free to report a wildfire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Da2Vp0uK_fpE%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3D25-Rx-Burn-Central---Westridge%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-IB---Central-Zone%26utm_term%3DInformation-Bulletin%253A-Prescribed-burn-planned-near-Westridge&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C11cdc4a1448c486b8f8c08de8f77836b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639105940667872887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=F07F8DqoUP3iaQIM9O%2BQ7S5%2FHs4%2FYTIi5k1LvMrp5qY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Report function<\/a> in the BC Wildfire App to report a wildfire. Reporting though the app lets you upload images and can be used without service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay in the know<\/strong><br>For the latest information on current wildfire activity, prohibitions and restrictions, road closures, and air-quality advisories please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Industry-Reminder---Overwintering-Piles&amp;utm_source=Envoke-IB---All-Zones&amp;utm_term=Information-Bulletin%3A-Public-and-Forest-Sector-reminded-to-c\">BCWildfire.ca<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca\/dashboard?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Industry-Reminder---Overwintering-Piles&amp;utm_source=Envoke-IB---All-Zones&amp;utm_term=Information-Bulletin%3A-Public-and-Forest-Sector-reminded-to-c\">BC Wildfire Map<\/a>, or use the BC Wildfire app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the latest wildfire news on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a 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href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40BCWildfireService%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3D26-Cx-Burn-Chilcotin---Xeni-Gwet%2527in-Rodeo-Grounds%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-Envoke%26utm_term%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C11cdc4a1448c486b8f8c08de8f77836b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639105940667954606%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KDSLsMSFnYDSsaRCaFB9iItPSP5NALnMttfa1OqSeXY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC Wildfire App: available for <a 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href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/connect?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=26-Cx-Burn-Chilcotin---Xeni-Gwet%27in-Rodeo-Grounds&amp;utm_source=Envoke-Envoke&amp;utm_term=\">www.gov.bc.ca\/connect<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>XENI GWET&#8217;IN \u2013 Xeni Gwet&#8217;in First Nation, with support from the BC Wildfire Service will conduct an ecosystem restoration cultural burn at the Xeni Gwet&#8217;in Rodeo Grounds within the Declared Title Area. When and where What to expect Objectives of this cultural burn This Cultural Burning and Prescribed Fire YouTube video is an excellent resource &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/cultural-burn-planned-for-xeni-gwetin-declared-title-area\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8271,"featured_media":23773,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[543,77,32],"class_list":["post-28217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-information-bulletins","tag-app","tag-cafc","tag-prevention"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8271"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28217"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28351,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28217\/revisions\/28351"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}