The Lake Babine Nation is urging residents to not have, or exercise caution around campfires.
It added its territory spans both the Northwest and Prince George fire centres, both currently under a category 2 and 3 fire ban.
“I wouldn’t recommend having a campfire, unless the safest precautions are taken,” said Darrell West, Natural Resources Director.
“Due to the unusually warm weather, and little to no precipitation, we have to use caution at all times.”
The First Nation said another concern is the state of local watersheds with waters rising due to unusually warm spring temperatures causing high elevation snow to melt.
That was combined with snow drying up at lower elevations quickly.
“If we keep getting this warm weather, plus no precipitation, we will go from the current fire restrictions, plus flood watch, right into major wildfire concerns and worries over drought,” said West.
According to the BC Wildfire Service, a category 1 campfire is described as a fire up to half a metre in height and length, and used for recreational purposes or by a First Nation for ceremonial purposes.
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