May was a much busier month than April for members of the Williams Lake Fire Department.
They responded to 47 calls for service compared to 31 the month before.
Deputy Fire Chief Brendan Foote said the increase is typical as the weather warms up and more people are out and about which leads to more fires.
“The types of calls we’ve been getting are mostly burning complaints and fire alarms, “Foote said, “In May of last year we had 45 calls, 47 this year so it’s pretty much right on par.”
So far this year, the Williams Lake Fire Department has responded to a total of 187 calls for service.
“Last year was actually our busiest year ever,” Foote noted, “At this time last year we had 233 calls. With that said, in 2023 we had 176 which is a lot closer to the 187 we’re currently at.”
Foote said it has been a cooler, wetter, Spring to date, but with that said, the weather is suppose to warm up over the next week so there is definitely more potential for some fire behaviour in the forecast.
“So do be cognizant that fire conditions will start getting worst as we move along towards the Summer.”
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