The BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with the City of
Williams Lake and Williams Lake First Nation, plan to conduct two prescribed
burns within the city of Williams Lake in efforts to reduce wildfire risk in
the area.
These prescribed burns will cover a combined 10 hectares in the
Stampede Park Grounds, Hillside Park located behind Lake City Secondary and the
Gibbon Street park located near the water reservoir on Western avenue. Burning
may begin as early as March 18, 2024 and continue periodically until March 21, 2024. Ignitions will proceed only if
conditions are suitable and allow for quick smoke dissipation.
A low intensity surface fire will be lit within pre-established
boundaries to burn combustible materials and mimic a naturally occurring ground
fire to reduce the risk of a wildfire spreading within city limits. BC Wildfire
Service staff will be working with members of the Williams Lake Fire Department
to prepare, control, and monitor the fires at all times. Smoke and flames will
be visible in the city of Williams Lake and surrounding area.
While burning is underway, traffic control will be on-site to
ensure the safety of public and firefighters, short delays may occur. Fires
will be extinguished at the end of the day.
These prescribed burns will also allow the Williams Lake Fire
Department and BC Wildfire Service to work together outside of emergency
response activities, which is important for strengthening inter-agency
coordination. This is a continuation of a relationship with Williams Lake First
Nation to grow capacity and knowledge for cultural and prescribed burning.
Learn More:
A factsheet about prescribed burns and ecosystem restoration
burns is available online: https://news.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/prescribed-burns-reduce-wildfire-risks.
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Contact:
BC Wildfire Service
Fire Information Officer
Cariboo Fire Centre
778 799-2100
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