{"id":28451,"date":"2026-04-10T19:09:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T02:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/?p=28451"},"modified":"2026-04-10T19:09:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T02:09:26","slug":"prescribed-burn-planned-near-esler-road-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/prescribed-burn-planned-near-esler-road-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Prescribed burn planned near Esler Road"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WILLIAMS LAKE \u2013 To help reduce the risk of wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with Williams Lake First Nation and the Cariboo Chilcotin Natural Resource District will be conducting a prescribed burn within the Esler Road area adjacent to Highway 20. This prescribed burn is a continuation of the 3.2 hectare fuel reduction treatment that was completed March 31, 2026.<\/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>Monday April 13,<\/strong> and may continue periodically until <strong>April 30<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The prescribed burn will cover <strong>approximately 20 hectares<\/strong> <strong>in the Esler Road area north of Highway 20<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/04\/Esler-Area-Rx-Burn_2-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"Google maps image identifying the location and perimeter of the Esler Lake prescribed burn area\" class=\"wp-image-28456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/04\/Esler-Area-Rx-Burn_2-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/04\/Esler-Area-Rx-Burn_2-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/04\/Esler-Area-Rx-Burn_2-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/04\/Esler-Area-Rx-Burn_2.jpg 1343w\" 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><strong>Smoke and flames will be visible<\/strong> from Williams Lake and surrounding communities and to motorists travelling along Highway 20, Dog Creek Road and Bond Lake Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crews will ignite ground fuels to remove combustible materials to mimic a low intensity wildland fire<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignitions will only proceed with favorable weather and atmospheric venting, allowing smoke to clear quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While ignition is underway,<strong> traffic control will be onsite<\/strong> to ensure the safety of public and firefighters, short delays may occur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personnel will remain onsite until there is no risk of the fire spreading beyond the perimeter and return daily until the fire is out<\/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>These YouTube videos explain the benefits of prescribed burning and showcase the process and some of the work that goes into planning Prescribed Burns. The <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40BCWildfireService%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3D25-RX-Burn-Chilcotin---Siwash%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-Information-Bulletin%26utm_term%3DInformation-Bulletin%253A-Prescribed-burn-planned-for-Siwash&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C45674a94586f4ddfe1bc08de976cc6e9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639114690745144931%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=x2%2BIabcOpdiOq5WuFlXe82tdM24adQyRZEIIK%2BmP%2FNo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">BCWS YouTube<\/a> channel is an excellent resource to watch videos on wildfire and prevention in the province.<\/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=\"How to Plan a Burn\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BgA7cnJIYtA?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<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=\"Williams Lake Prescribed Fire\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sKxJa2oqIWg?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><strong>Objectives of this prescribed burn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduce wildfire risk<\/strong> around Williams Lake and surrounding area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use fire to restore grassland and forest health<\/strong> to encourage a properly functioning ecosystem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthen collaboration<\/strong> between Williams Lake First Nation, Cariboo Chilcotin Natural Resource District and BC Wildfire Service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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%7C45674a94586f4ddfe1bc08de976cc6e9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639114690745219507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=evnQ%2FyIKOd04jshai%2BsMt3%2B1qr8lwcTsGmUZoMaC1vw%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%7C45674a94586f4ddfe1bc08de976cc6e9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639114690745244863%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gh0ZsApBLIMy13M0bncYS%2FjD1tuwsNlnODROHAkvowI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">http:\/\/www.bccdc.ca\/health-info\/prevention-public-health\/wildfire-smoke<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire is a natural process in many of B.C.\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about prescribed burning online at <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprescribedfire.ca%2F%3Futm_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%7C45674a94586f4ddfe1bc08de976cc6e9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639114690745269863%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=vlcdyV1uDvYRhxnbTiVkdRb4g%2F2jnj9ZL8XLch7F%2FgE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">prescribedfire.ca<\/a> or find more resources <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/safety\/wildfire-status\/prevention\/prescribed-burning\/resources?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=25-Rx-Burn-Chilcotin---Highway-20-2.0&amp;utm_source=Envoke-IB---Chilcotin&amp;utm_term=Information-Bulletin%3A-Prescribed-burn-planned-along-Highway-\">here<\/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%7C45674a94586f4ddfe1bc08de976cc6e9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639114690745295670%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=A6L1aD8gD2%2FvOCwfIVe0suutFkL3ak2ro8iG7d%2FqYkI%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 href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBCForestFireInfo%2F%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3D26-Rx-Burn-Central---Esler-%25282nd-burn%2529%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-Envoke%26utm_term%3DInformation-Bulletin%253A-Prescribed-burn-planned-for-Esler-Road&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C45674a94586f4ddfe1bc08de976cc6e9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639114690745320527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hN6rtP6IrVDpkLZ6pCpJpCcCjnOTkoJ5Lez6q%2FnRte8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbcgovfireinfo%2F%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3D26-Rx-Burn-Central---Esler-%25282nd-burn%2529%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-Envoke%26utm_term%3DInformation-Bulletin%253A-Prescribed-burn-planned-for-Esler-Road&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C45674a94586f4ddfe1bc08de976cc6e9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639114690745345548%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FHcnSASW%2Fvj5uCjHdgemYZSEyl1UIF%2BV6ecKHmuPCxY%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F%40BCWildfireService%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3D26-Rx-Burn-Central---Esler-%25282nd-burn%2529%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-Envoke%26utm_term%3DInformation-Bulletin%253A-Prescribed-burn-planned-for-Esler-Road&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C45674a94586f4ddfe1bc08de976cc6e9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639114690745370740%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IqECk73D5tG0oT6O9qi%2BEQRnYnTFiOTbrr9Eeby6rG4%3D&amp;reserved=0\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BC Wildfire App: available for <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fca%2Fapp%2Fbc-wildfire-service%2Fid1477675008%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3DIndustry-Reminder---Overwintering-Piles%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-IB---All-Zones%26utm_term%3DInformation-Bulletin%253A-Public-and-Forest-Sector-reminded-to-c&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C45674a94586f4ddfe1bc08de976cc6e9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639114690745416415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gscQL4ngByixCKZPsSZeEkVHOin%2F4GV4iWMjGfW26bE%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Apple<\/a> and <a 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href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/connect?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=26-Rx-Burn-Central---Esler-%282nd-burn%29&amp;utm_source=Envoke-Envoke&amp;utm_term=Information-Bulletin%3A-Prescribed-burn-planned-for-Esler-Road\">www.gov.bc.ca\/connect<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WILLIAMS LAKE \u2013 To help reduce the risk of wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with Williams Lake First Nation and the Cariboo Chilcotin Natural Resource District will be conducting a prescribed burn within the Esler Road area adjacent to Highway 20. This prescribed burn is a continuation of the 3.2 hectare fuel reduction &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/prescribed-burn-planned-near-esler-road-2\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8271,"featured_media":18277,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[543,77,503,32],"class_list":["post-28451","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-information-bulletins","tag-app","tag-cafc","tag-prescribed-fire","tag-prevention"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28451","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=28451"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28451\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28461,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28451\/revisions\/28461"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28451"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28451"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28451"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}