Wildfire Risk Reduction project planned for Dog Creek Road

Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service:

BC Wildfire Service in partnership with the Cariboo Chilcotin Natural Resource District will be conducting pile burning along Dog Creek Road on the northeast side of the road, across from Ottoman Drive and on the northeast side of the road, behind Centaur Drive and Cataline Drive.

 

Completing this project will help reduce the wildfire hazard in an area near Williams Lake. The work that is remaining for this project is the burning of the debris piles located throughout the twelve hectare area. Cariboo-Chilcotin Natural Resource District staff will be working to ensure operational services meet the fuel management prescription(s) specifications and project objectives.

 

Burning will happen on any day that the venting forecast is good or fair from December 2, 2024, until March 31, 2025. Smoke and flames will be visible from Dog Creek Road and from the south side of Williams Lake.

 

The Ministry of Forests has completed wildfire risk reduction projects within the district, including on Fox Mountain, Airport Road, South Lakeside, Dog Creek, Chimney Valley, and Tinmusket.

 

For more information regarding the Ventilation Index and Open Burning and Smoke Control Regulations, please visit: Ventilation Index - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

 

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions and air quality advisories, visit the BC Wildfire Service website at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=IB-24---Dog-Creek-Pile-Burning&utm_source=Envoke-IB---Central-Zone&utm_term=Wildfire-Risk-Reduction-project-planned-for-Dog-Creek-Road-

 

Exposure to smoke from wildfires or burning can irritate eyes and respiratory tracts and worsen pre-existing lung and heart conditions. If your area is impacted by smoke:

Run portable air cleaners with windows and doors closed. Both commercial and home-made units (https://rb.gy/90uh5s) can be effective if operated properly.

Reduce the length and intensity of outdoor activities.

Manage pre-existing conditions and seek medical care if you have severe symptoms.

 

Learn more about protecting health from smoke online: http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/prevention-public-health/wildfire-smoke

 

For more information, please contact:

Shelly Harnden, RFT – Contract Manager

Land and Resource Coordinator

Cariboo-Chilcotin Forest District

Phone: 250-706-6276

Email: Shelly.Harnden@gov.bc.ca