The Williams Lake Fire Department will be carrying out a controlled burn between Carson Drive and 6th Avenue near Williams Lake Secondary School between 6 and 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, weather permitting.
The burn is to remove long grasses that represent a potential fire hazard and will also serve as a training session for firefighters. This burn will produce smoke, and residents in the area are asked to take any necessary action to prevent the smoke from entering residences.
Controlled burns for fuel mitigation are also planned for Boitanio Park near 8th Avenue and the near the Stampede Grounds in the coming weeks. Exact dates and times will be announced beforehand.
Residents with questions can call the Williams Lake Fire Department at 250-392-4321 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
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