Prescribed burns are planned for Boitanio Park and the Stampede Park Grounds for as early as Tuesday, April 4.
The BC Wildfire Service, in partnership with the city of Williams Lake and Williams Lake First Nation, plans to conduct the burns in efforts to reduce wildfire risks in the area.
These prescribed burns will cover a combined 9.5 hectares in Boitanio Park and the Stampede Park Grounds, noted the BC Wildfire Service in a news release.
Burning will continue periodically until April 21 and only happen if conditions are suitable and allow for quick smoke dissipation.
While burning is underway, traffic control will be on-site to ensure the safety of public and firefighters, short delays may occur.
Fires will be extinguished at the end of the day with on-site monitoring for the evenings.
The intent of the prescribed burns is to reduce the risk of a wildfire spreading within city limits and to promote the growth of local plant species while reducing the spread of invasive plant species.
These prescribed burns will also allow the Williams Lake Fire Department and BC Wildfire Service to work together outside of emergency response activities, which is important for strengthening inter-agency coordination.
This is a continuation of a relationship with Williams Lake First Nation to grow capacity and knowledge for cultural and prescribed burning.
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