Category two and three open fires will once again be permitted in the Stuart Nechako Forest District.
The Prince George Fire Centre says the open burning prohibitions in effect in the area will be rescinded as of noon Thursday.
Category two open fires refers to any fire that burns:
- One pile of material not exceeding 2 metres high and 3 metres wide
- Two piles of material, each not exceeding 2 metres high and 3 metres wide
- Stubble or grass over an area less than 0.2 hectares (2,000 square metres)
Category three open fires refers to any fire that burns:
- Three or more piles of material, each not exceeding 2 metres high and 3 metres wide
- Any pile of material larger than 2 metres high or 3 metres wide
- Windrows not exceeding 200 metres in length and 15 metres in width
- Stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 hectares (2,000 square metres)
Residents are advised to check with their local government or other jurisdictional authorities before lighting a fire of any size, and abide by any bylaws or restrictions in place for their area.
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