Regional District Added to Growing List of Campfire bans

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Fire danger rating now moderate to high  in the Prince George Fire Centre

Prince George, B.C.- As the weather  stays hot, and the forest dries out, the Regional District of Fraser Fort George has  issued a  campfire ban  in all its parks. This ban is  in addition to the City wide ban issued yesterday  and the provincial ban that will take effect at noon today.

 The Regional District parks  which have a campfire ban in effect are:

 The Regional Parks provide recreational, educational, heritage and conservation opportunities for all to enjoy. Parks are designed for day use only and offer a variety of amenities which can include picnic areas, beaches, restroom facilities, interpretive services, heritage buildings, trail systems and boat launches.

Due to hot and dry weather over the week and into the weekend the fire danger rating throughout the Prince George Fire Centre continues to rise.

The risk for wildfire starts is very high right now, and in an effort to reduce the number of human-caused fires campfire bans have been implemented. It is imperative people recognize the importance of this ban, and follow restrictions. Human-caused fires divert critical resources from naturally occurring fires caused by lightning.

Although campfires are prohibited, the use of grills, both charcoal and gas, are still acceptable and are good alternatives to protect public safety and to limit the risk of person-caused wildfires.

The fire danger rating is moderate to high across the Prince George Fire Centre. Warming and drying is forecast for next week and the forest service would like to remind the public to be vigilant with fire use.

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