Prescribed burn planned for rural Central Cariboo-Chilcotin areas

Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service:

Upcoming #PrescribedBurn in the rural Central Cariboo-Chilcotin areas 

Locations: 

* Chimney and Felker Lake recreation sites

* north and south sides of Highway 20 near Tŝideldel First Nation

* 35 hectares, along Highway 20 between Hanceville and Chilanko Forks 

Background: 

* Projects to commence later this week (April 2-4, 2025) and conclude April 18th, 2025, all subject to favourable conditions

* Smoke and flames will be visible 

* Crews will ignite ground fuels with hand torches and will control and closely monitor fire activity.

* While burning is underway, traffic control will be on-site to ensure the safety of public and firefighters, short delays may occur

For more information: 

* Prescribed Burning: https://prescribedfire.ca/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=25-Rx-Burn-Central---Westridge&utm_source=Envoke-IB---Central-Zone&utm_term=Information-Bulletin%3A-Prescribed-burn-planned-near-Westridge

* Cariboo Fire Centre: 

Information Officer

Ph: 778 799-2100

Email: CaFCInfo@gov.bc.ca