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Campfire prohibition to be put in place across PG Fire Centre

Starting Monday, Category 1 open fires will be prohibited across the Prince George Fire Centre.

The BC Wildfire Service stated that the prohibition applies to campfires, but doesn’t include the use of outdoor stoves.

Considerations to prohibit campfires included the current and forecasted weather conditions availability of firefighting resources, and the Buildup Index (BUI).

Those found in contravention of an open-burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail.

If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

Category 2 and 3 open fires remain prohibited across the PG Fire Centre as well.

The prohibition will remain in place until October 17th, at noon.

More detailed information can be found on the BC Wildfire Service website here.

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Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary is a news reporter for 94.3 the GOAT and Country 97fm in Prince George. His time as a news reporter began in Williams Lake, B.C., spending roughly two years with the Vista radio stations, then making the move up to PG in October, 2024.

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