The City of Williams Lake, in partnership with the BC Wildfire Service, will be conducting a series of spring fuel treatments over the coming weeks to reduce wildfire risk and enhance community safety.
These prescribed burns will take place in several areas throughout the city, including:
The water tower hill on Gibbon Street
The park and hillside near Lake City Secondary School’s Williams Lake Campus
The Dairy Fields (forested areas are not included in the burn unit)
The Williams Lake Stampede Grounds
Patrick Reid Park
The exact timing of these burns will depend on weather and ground conditions over the coming weeks. Ignitions will only proceed under suitable conditions that allow smoke to dissipate quickly.
These prescribed burns will help remove flammable materials such as dry grass and debris, reducing fire hazards and promoting healthier ecosystems. The fuel treatments are part of the City’s ongoing FireSmart initiatives to increase wildfire resiliency in the community.
As FireSmart activities continue throughout Williams Lake, the City will keep residents updated through its social media channels and website.
In addition to these spring fuel treatments, residents and businesses are encouraged to take FireSmart actions on their properties. When a wildfire is nearby, all of Williams Lake could be threatened by embers. To protect your home or business, create a fuel break around the building by removing anything that can burn within the first 1.5 metres or five feet. For more ways to reduce fire risks, visit firesmartbc.ca.
For questions regarding the prescribed fires, contact firesmart@williamslake.ca or call 250-392-4321.
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