The BC Wildfire Service and City of Williams Lake will be conducting prescribed burns starting on March 31 on approximately 40 hectares of land west of Eider Drive.
“Ignitions will only proceed if conditions are safe and there is favourable weather and atmospheric venting,” says Madison Dahl, Fire Information Officer with the Cariboo Fire Centre. Who adds the burns will be ongoing periodically until April 24.
Dahl cautions residents in the area that smoke and flames will be visible in Fox Mountain and Williams Lake, as well as to motorists traveling along Highway 97.
She also says some biking and hiking trails may also be closed.
“While burning is underway, portions of the Barracuda Mountain bike trail will be restricted. Signage will be placed on the trails as needed, and traffic control may also be on-site to ensure public and firefighter safety.”
Firefighters will also remain at the burn sites to ensure that the fires are extinguished at the end of each day.
BC Wildfire does caution that smoke from within the burn perimeters may be visible to residents and motorists in the area for up to 72 hours after ignition.
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