Quesnel, B.C.- Effective immediately,  the City of Quesnel is  imposing a  ban on all category 1 fires.

This ban keeps the City of Quesnel in line with a ban put in place by the Cariboo Fire Centre. The City determined it would take the action on the advice of the Fire Chief.

A Category 1 open fire ban prohibits the use of campfires and any other backyard open fires, including those in fire pits.

“Public safety protection is the top priority for the City of Quesnel. By reducing the potential for person-caused wildfires, we’re meeting that goal,” said Mayor Mary Sjostrom. “Given the extremely dry conditions, it is prudent to implement this ban to ensure the safety of our community, infrastructure and, most importantly, our residents.”

The ban will remain in place until the Cariboo Fire Centre has advised that it is reasonable to remove it.