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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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10/27/2026

Please be advised that preparations for a prescribed burn near Northstar Interchange Road are underway. For the latest updates, details, and any potential impacts, please visit the BC Wildfire Service website.

Prescribed burn preparation near Northstar Interchange October 27, 2026 QUESNEL – To reduce wildfire risk, the BC Wildfire Service, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and Emcon Services Inc., has begun removing tree limbs up to three metres high near the Norths...

10/22/2026

Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, the Cariboo Fire Centre in partnership with the Williams Lake First Nation and the Cariboo-Chilcotin Natural Resource District, will conduct a prescribed burn approximately nine kilometres west of Williams Lake and north of Highway 20. Burning may continue periodically until Nov. 10.

This prescribed burn is done to reduce wildfire risk around Williams Lake and the surrounding area and support a properly functioning ecosystem.

The burn will cover approximately 10 hectares in the Esler Road area north of Highway 20.

Smoke and flames may be visible to those travelling along Highway 20, Dog Creek Road and Bond Lake Road. Firefighters will remain on site until there is no risk of the fire spreading and will return on additional days for mop-up operations to ensure the fire is out. Smoke from within the perimeter of the burn may be highly visible for up to 24 hours after ignition, and some minimal smoke may be visible up to seven days after ignition.

For more information on this project, see the BC Wildfire Service information bulletin: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/prescribed-burn-planned-near-esler-road-3/

10/06/2026

Effective at 12 p.m. PDT on Friday, Oct. 2, the Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibitions and associated restrictions will be rescinded in the Cariboo Fire Centre, including the Tsilquot’in Declared Title Area. This means open burning will be permitted throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre.

Check with your local government or other jurisdictional authorities before lighting a fire of any size and abide by any bylaws or restrictions that are in place in your area. The public is encouraged to continue exercising caution with the use of any open fire.

Burning must be done in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with the Wildfire Act and Wildfire Regulation.

To help prevent wildfires, please take the time to learn how to burn safely: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/open-burning

More information can be found here: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/open-burning-permitted-in-the-cariboo-fire-centre/

10/04/2026

The Cariboo Regional Districts' Volunteer Fire Departments are teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™, October 4 -10, Charge into Fire Safety™:

Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in. For more info: fpw.org.

09/29/2026

Your emergency plan should include every member of the family - including your pets!

Include pets in your household preparedness planning and pack them grab-and-go bags in case you need to leave quickly in an emergency.

Get started with:

Food and water 🦎
Medications 🐱
Vaccination records 🐹
Leashes, carriers or crates 🐶

Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlans

09/17/2026

Have Your Say on Wildfire Resiliency!

The Cariboo Regional District is developing Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans (CWRPs) for Electoral Areas A, B, C, I, J and K to identify wildfire risks and recommend actions to help reduce wildfire impacts in our communities.

We want to hear from you!

Do you know of areas where wildfire risk is a concern? Are there roads that could make evacuation difficult? Do you have ideas for reducing wildfire risks in your community?

Your local knowledge and experiences can help inform the plans and identify priorities for future wildfire resiliency work.

📝 Complete the survey and share your thoughts: www.cariboord.ca/cwrp

09/16/2026

Happening today!

Residents of Electoral Area J – West Chilcotin are invited to join us for a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Open House.

Come learn about local wildfire hazards, community risks, and the actions being recommended to help make our communities more resilient. Staff and the project team will be available to share information and answer questions.

📅 Tonight – Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Tatla Lake Community Hall

09/15/2026

Happening today!

Residents of Electoral Area K – East Chilcotin are invited to join us for a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Open House.

Come learn about local wildfire hazards, community risks, and the actions being recommended to help make our communities more resilient. Staff and the project team will be available to share information and answer questions.

📅 Tonight – Tuesday, September 15
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Alexis Creek Community Hall

09/12/2026

The Evacuation Alert issued on July 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. for the Lessard Lake Fire Area has been lifted to all clear by Ulkatcho First Nation and the Cariboo Regional District Emergency Operations Centre (EOC).

An Evacuation Alert or Order may need to be reissued if that is deemed necessary.

Please note: Smoke will still be visible in the area.

Please visit www.cariboord.ca and online searchable map for more details or call 1-866-759-4977.

09/03/2026

Happening tonight in Nazko!

Residents of Electoral Area I – West Fraser / Nazko are invited to join us for a Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (CWRP) Open House.

Come learn about local wildfire hazards, community risks, and the actions being recommended to help make our communities more resilient. Staff and the project team will be available to share information and answer questions.

📅 Tonight – Thursday, September 3
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Nazko Valley Community Centre

Address

Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue
Williams Lake, BC
V2G4X9

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12503923351

Website

http://www.cariboord.ca/

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