Warmer Temps Mean Increased Fire Risk

By 250 News

Prince George, B.C.-  The Ministry of forests and range is calling on  you tobe careful  this  weekend if you plan to enjoy the  great outdoors.  The turn around in the weather means  the fire rating could  move up the scale.

"When driving, camping, hiking or otherwise enjoying B.C.'s backcountry, please remember that ATV exhaust systems, improperly extinguished cigarettes and unattended campfires all have the potential to be the cause of a wildfire," says  Forests and Range Minister
Pat BellBell. "I'm calling on all British Columbians to take an active role in fire prevention this season, and be our partner in protecting our forests, people and communities."

All terrain vehicle (ATV) riders are urged to be especially cautious when riding in tall grass or on sawdust piles.

Remember to:
* Use caution when operating vehicles.
* Never park motorcycles or ATVs on grass or areas where the exhaust system is close to combustibles.
* Use an approved spark arrester on the exhaust system.
* Take all appropriate precautions with heat sources, such as campfires or smoking materials.

The fire danger rating is low to moderate in the southern half of the Prince George Fire Centre, while it is high in the northeastern section. So far this year, the Prince George Fire Centre has responded to 100 fires, which have burned more than 1,284 hectares of forests and
grassland.

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