Campfire Ban Lifted In Parts of Region

By 250 News

Prince George, B.C. –  As of noon Friday, and until further notice, Category 1 open fires, including campfires, are permitted in the Fort Nelson and Peace River Forest Districts, the Robson Valley Fire Zone, the northern half of Mackenzie Fire Zone and the northern area of Fort St. James Fire Zone.

The campfire ban and Category 1 ban remains in place across all other areas of the Prince George Fire Centre. Category 2 and 3 fire bans remain in place across the entire Prince George Fire Centre.

Due to the high wildfire hazard, open fire and campfire bans remain in place across the majority of the province.

Campfire patrols will continue in all areas where the ban still applies and you should ensure you are within the designated area before lighting a campfire.

Within prescribed areas, the lifting of the category 1 fire ban applies to BC Parks and to all public (Crown) and private land outside of organized areas. It does not apply within municipalities or regional districts that have their own burning bylaws or bans. You are advised to check with your local authorities before lighting a fire in those areas.

The Category 1 fire ban has been rescinded due to the fire danger being lowered by recent rainfall and cooler temperatures throughout specific areas of Prince George Fire Centre. Regardless of the lower risk in these specific areas, you are urged to remain vigilant and cautious with their use of campfires.

The Prince George Fire Centre covers the eastern portion of the Northern Interior Forest Region and the extreme Northern portion of the Southern Interior Forest Region, which is from the Yukon and Northwest Territories in the North to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, Cottonwood River and Robson Valley in the South; and from the Alberta border in the East to the Skeena Mountains in the West.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks. For more information on open fire restrictions or for updates on current wildfire activity, visit www.bcwildfire.ca.

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