As the weather turns to spring, the Prince George Fire Centre is urging northern residents to check any burn piles from the winter to ensure they are fully extinguished.
According to the Fire Centre, it is possible for winter burn piles to burn deep into the ground and smoulder undetected until they re-emerge at the surface, potentially causing a wildfire.
There are currently no open burning prohibitions in place in the Prince George Fire Centre. However, it is the responsibility of each person to inform themselves of any new prohibition orders which may come into effect during the fire season.
Any person conducting an open burn is responsible for ensuring the burn is carried out safely and in accordance with the Wildfire Act and regulations, Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation and any local government bylaws.
More information on burn registration can be found here.
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