Starting at noon today (Tuesday), the remaining category 2 and 3 open fire prohibitions will be lifted for the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Fort Nelson fire zones.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) said all categories of open fire will be permitted across the Prince George Fire Centre.
The following activities now permitted across the Prince George Fire Centre include:
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Fireworks, including firecrackers
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Sky Lanterns
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Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description
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Binary exploding targets
The BCWS noted while recent cold weather and precipitation have slowed fire activity for much of B.C., fire danger remains elevated in northeastern parts of the region.
They encourage the public to continue being careful with the use of any open fire, as it’s the responsibility of the individual to ensure that burning is done safely and in accordance with regulations.
More detailed information about the rescinded prohibition can be found here.
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