Ten-hectare prescribed burn planned for south of Williams Lake

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A prescribed burn project south of the City of Williams Lake could begin as early as next week. 

The BC Wildfire Service says its crews will be working with Williams Lake First Nation and the Cariboo Chilcotin Natural Resource District on carrying out a 10-hectare prescribed burn in the Esler Road area north of Highway 20. 

The prescribed burn could begin as early as Wednesday, Oct. 27, dependent on site and weather conditions. In a news release, the wildfire service says the burn may continue periodically until Nov. 10. 

“Smoke and flames will be visible from Williams Lake and surrounding communities, as well as to motorists travelling along Highway 20, Dog Creek Road and Bond Lake Road,” the wildfire service states.