Prescribed burn planned west of Williams Lake

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A prescribed burn is planned for Dipping Road, approximately 10 kilometres west of Williams Lake on the north side of Highway 20. It will be conducted by BC Wildfire Service in partnership with Williams Lake Community Forest and Williams Lake First Nation. It will cover up to 20 hectares within the Williams Lake Community Forest and ignitions will only proceed if conditions are suitable and allow for smoke dissipation. Smoke may be visible from Williams Lake and surrounding areas and to motorists travelling on Highway 20. BC Wildfire Service said low to moderate intensity spot fires will be lit within pre-established boundaries to remove combustible materials.