As of noon tomorrow (Thursday), Category 2 and Category 3 open burning activities will be permitted in the Prince George Forest District.
However, Category 2 and Category 3 open fire bans remain in place in the Stuart Nechako Forest District (VanJam Fire Zone). This will remain in place until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15th or until the order is rescinded.
Additional prohibited activities and equipment:
The following activities and use of the following equipment, materials and substances will also be prohibited in the Stuart Nechako Forest District (VanJam Fire Zone):
- Binary exploding targets
- Fireworks, as defined in the Fireworks Act of BC
- Burn barrels or burn cages
- Controlled air incinerators
- Air curtain burners
- Carbonizers
This prohibition does not ban Category 1 (campfires) that are half-metre high by half-metre wide or smaller, or the use of cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes.
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