Prince George, B.C.- New  campfire bans are coming into effect.

As of noon today, and until further notice,  campfires are banned in the Kamloops Fire centre, and  has been expanded to the  full  region of the Cariboo Fire Centre.

The campfire ban covers all BC Parks and  Crown and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by a fire department

As of  4 pm. tomorrow,  campfires and open burning will be  prohibited in  portions of the Northwest Fire Centre as well.

The measures are being taken to reduce the risk of  human  caused wildfires.

As of  noon yesterday the fire danger rating  in much of the  province was high to extreme.

There have been 523 wildfires since April 1st of this year, the fires have consumed 46,356 hectares.