Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service:The BC Wildfire Service, in partnership with Williams Lake Community Forest and Williams Lake First Nation, will conduct a prescribed burn approximately 10 kilometres west of Williams Lake on the north side of Highway 20. When and whereBurning is expected to begin as early as Thursday, January 22, 2026, and continue periodically until Friday, February 13, 2026, as weather permits.The prescribed burn will cover up to 20 hectares within the Williams Lake Community Forest.Ignitions will proceed only if conditions are suitable and allow for smoke dissipation. What to expectSmoke may be visible from Williams Lake and surrounding areas, and to motorists travelling on Highway 20.Low-to moderate-intensity spot fires will be lit within pre-established boundaries to remove combustible materials.Firefighters will closely monitor the fire activity at all times during the burn.Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition. Objectives of this prescribed burnContinuing previous Wildfire Risk Reduction treatments to reduce juniper density and create a more fire resilient forest. This project is a continuation of a relationship with Williams Lake First Nation to grow capacity and knowledge for cultural and prescribed burning. Learn moreFire is a natural process in many of B.C.’s ecosystems. The BC Wildfire Service works regularly with land managers to undertake fuel management activities, including the use of prescribed burns, to help reduce the severity of future wildfires and related threats to communities. Learn more about prescribed burning online at http://www.prescribedfire.ca ReportingTo report an unattended campfire or open burning violation calling call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.To report illegal fires in a local fire department’s jurisdiction, call 9-1-1.Dial *5555 on a cell phone or call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free to report a wildfire.Use the Report function in the BC Wildfire App to report a wildfire. Reporting though the app lets you upload images and can be used without service.ContactFire Information OfficerCariboo Fire Centre | BC Wildfire Service778 [email protected]
Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service:The BC Wildfire Service, in partnership with Williams Lake Community Forest and Williams Lake First Nation, will conduct a prescribed burn approximately 10 kilometres west of Williams Lake on the north side of Highway 20.
When and where
Burning is expected to begin as early as Thursday, January 22, 2026, and continue periodically until Friday, February 13, 2026, as weather permits.
The prescribed burn will cover up to 20 hectares within the Williams Lake Community Forest.
Ignitions will proceed only if conditions are suitable and allow for smoke dissipation.
What to expect
Smoke may be visible from Williams Lake and surrounding areas, and to motorists travelling on Highway 20.
Low-to moderate-intensity spot fires will be lit within pre-established boundaries to remove combustible materials.
Firefighters will closely monitor the fire activity at all times during the burn.
Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition.
Objectives of this prescribed burn
Continuing previous Wildfire Risk Reduction treatments to reduce juniper density and create a more fire resilient forest. This project is a continuation of a relationship with Williams Lake First Nation to grow capacity and knowledge for cultural and prescribed burning.
Learn more
Fire is a natural process in many of B.C.’s ecosystems. The BC Wildfire Service works regularly with land managers to undertake fuel management activities, including the use of prescribed burns, to help reduce the severity of future wildfires and related threats to communities.
Learn more about prescribed burning online at http://www.prescribedfire.ca
Reporting
To report an unattended campfire or open burning violation calling call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
To report illegal fires in a local fire department’s jurisdiction, call 9-1-1.
Dial *5555 on a cell phone or call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free to report a wildfire.
Use the Report function in the BC Wildfire App to report a wildfire. Reporting though the app lets you upload images and can be used without service.
Contact
Fire Information Officer
Cariboo Fire Centre | BC Wildfire Service
778 799-2100
[email protected]
When and where
Burning is expected to begin as early as Thursday, January 22, 2026, and continue periodically until Friday, February 13, 2026, as weather permits.
The prescribed burn will cover up to 20 hectares within the Williams Lake Community Forest.
Ignitions will proceed only if conditions are suitable and allow for smoke dissipation.
What to expect
Smoke may be visible from Williams Lake and surrounding areas, and to motorists travelling on Highway 20.
Low-to moderate-intensity spot fires will be lit within pre-established boundaries to remove combustible materials.
Firefighters will closely monitor the fire activity at all times during the burn.
Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be visible up to 72 hours after ignition.
Objectives of this prescribed burn
Continuing previous Wildfire Risk Reduction treatments to reduce juniper density and create a more fire resilient forest. This project is a continuation of a relationship with Williams Lake First Nation to grow capacity and knowledge for cultural and prescribed burning.
Learn more
Fire is a natural process in many of B.C.’s ecosystems. The BC Wildfire Service works regularly with land managers to undertake fuel management activities, including the use of prescribed burns, to help reduce the severity of future wildfires and related threats to communities.
Learn more about prescribed burning online at http://www.prescribedfire.ca
Reporting
To report an unattended campfire or open burning violation calling call the RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
To report illegal fires in a local fire department’s jurisdiction, call 9-1-1.
Dial *5555 on a cell phone or call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free to report a wildfire.
Use the Report function in the BC Wildfire App to report a wildfire. Reporting though the app lets you upload images and can be used without service.
Contact
Fire Information Officer
Cariboo Fire Centre | BC Wildfire Service
778 799-2100
[email protected]
