Another prescribed burn is scheduled to begin later this week in the Cariboo.
BC Wildfire Service along with Williams Lake First Nation are planning to conduct this project in an eight hectare area near Brunson Lake, approximately 7 kilometres North of Felker Lake, and is expected to begin as early as this Tuesday, October 21 continuing periodically until Friday October 31.
“Ignitions will proceed only if conditions are suitable and allow for quick smoke dissipation,” Cariboo Fire Centre Information Officer Madison Dahl said, “Smoke will be visible to surrounding areas and to motorists travelling along Dog Creek Road, Chimney Lake Road and Highway 20.”
Dahl said low to moderate intensity spot fires will be lit to remove slash accumulation and the objective is to reduce wildfire risk around Williams Lake and surrounding communities.
“Firefighters will closely monitor the fire activity at all times during the burn,” Dahl noted, “and will remain on-site to monitor conditions into the evening. Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition.”
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