{"id":28492,"date":"2026-04-15T15:30:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/?p=28492"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:30:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:30:46","slug":"prescribed-burn-planned-at-the-horsefly-river-spawning-channel-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/prescribed-burn-planned-at-the-horsefly-river-spawning-channel-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Prescribed burn planned at the Horsefly River Spawning Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WILLIAMS LAKE \u2013 To help reduce the risk of wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service, with support from the Horsefly Volunteer Fire Department, is planning a prescribed burn at the Horsefly River Spawning Channel.<\/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>Friday April 17<\/strong>, and may continue periodically until <strong>April 30<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The prescribed burn will take place on <strong>approximately two hectares of land <\/strong>at the<strong> Horsefly River Spawning Channel<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/04\/Horsefly-RX-burn-1024x703.jpg\" alt=\"Google image identifying the area where the prescribed burn will take place at the Horsefly River Spawning Channel\" class=\"wp-image-28497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/04\/Horsefly-RX-burn-1024x703.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/04\/Horsefly-RX-burn-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/04\/Horsefly-RX-burn-768x527.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/04\/Horsefly-RX-burn.jpg 1350w\" 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 may be visible<\/strong> to the community of Horsefly and to motorists on Horsefly Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to the Horsefly Wheelchair Accessible Salmon Habitat Viewing Trail will be restricted<\/strong> when ignitions are taking place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crews will ignite ground fuels to <strong>remove combustible materials<\/strong><\/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 burning is underway,<strong> traffic control may be onsite<\/strong> to ensure the safety of public and firefighters, short delays may occur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personnel will remain on site 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%7C36ac410acf7e451aff9908de9b3a9fc9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639118873279496758%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=4UfTBgqKYoiW04LP40iBdkfxWP3hHgXEIJJmRW%2FyYFI%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>Reduce wildfire risk around the community of Horsefly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use fire to restore grassland and forest health to encourage a properly functioning ecosystem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen collaboration between BC Wildfire Service and local firefighters outside of emergency response situation<\/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%7C36ac410acf7e451aff9908de9b3a9fc9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639118873279576361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JLb4OA92JqrwPtwYhT1mPeRMt%2FBjUkAnny47Ygh1JrI%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%7C36ac410acf7e451aff9908de9b3a9fc9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639118873279595932%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ry4k6eKM5zKzE3%2Bvr8D5xsFtdyF2o1Xhk39gh5y%2Fr6s%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%7C36ac410acf7e451aff9908de9b3a9fc9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639118873279617938%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BpkB2IWdiJ023eHtVW6%2B8jMncKXqS7p6ir%2FiiofJybQ%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%7C36ac410acf7e451aff9908de9b3a9fc9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639118873279662847%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bLd0H8FMXijBTxfsL%2Flga9%2FTSeWSwKVgNQxJJp4Nv5c%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---Horsefly---APPROVED-with-social%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-Envoke%26utm_term%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C36ac410acf7e451aff9908de9b3a9fc9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639118873279689213%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=H5SGZeDaxXVU6XE3WPoj%2BOcorIxyDzjh9YEmwETtIII%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---Horsefly---APPROVED-with-social%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-Envoke%26utm_term%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C36ac410acf7e451aff9908de9b3a9fc9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639118873279708901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tqzyu3pL%2Fea5Egb3eIpnLW3lpLurmRlvHIU9rpSyGws%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---Horsefly---APPROVED-with-social%26utm_source%3DEnvoke-Envoke%26utm_term%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C36ac410acf7e451aff9908de9b3a9fc9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639118873279727326%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IpPx4W8LWvEhfZJzTKV92BTWVYusArBNtYEWLTShpwA%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%7C36ac410acf7e451aff9908de9b3a9fc9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639118873279745152%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jf5ni%2BXj2XLIJGnYUPypDnQ2lZBC8u3Vxj6HS%2B%2Fv1Vo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Apple<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dca.bc.gov.WildfireInformation%26hl%3Den_CA%26utm_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%7C36ac410acf7e451aff9908de9b3a9fc9%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639118873279762911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aaU0fSjmHmApYgL6TtHwf9j6gWJX%2FXB9xbkjvntkIJc%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Android<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire Information Officer<br>Cariboo Fire Centre | BC Wildfire Service<br>778-799-2100<br><a href=\"mailto:CaFCInfo@gov.bc.ca\">CaFCInfo@gov.bc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with the Province of B.C. at <a href=\"https:\/\/news.gov.bc.ca\/connect?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=26-Rx-Burn-Central---Horsefly---APPROVED-with-social&amp;utm_source=Envoke-Envoke&amp;utm_term=\">www.gov.bc.ca\/connect<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WILLIAMS LAKE \u2013 To help reduce the risk of wildfires, the BC Wildfire Service, with support from the Horsefly Volunteer Fire Department, is planning a prescribed burn at the Horsefly River Spawning Channel. 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