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Open burning allowed

Category 2 open burning to be allowed in Northwest Fire Centre’s jurisdiction

May 16, 2019 | 1:53 PM

Northern BC–As of noon on Friday, May 17 category two burning will once again be allowed throughout the Northwest Fire Centre’s jurisdiction after fire ratings dropped due to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures.

The definition of a Category 2 fire is as follows:

• one to two concurrently burning piles no larger than two meters wide by two meters high; or
• the burning of stubble or grass over an area less than 0.2 hectares

With the long weekend right around the corner the province is encouraging the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning or campfire use.

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Anyone planning to burn a pile larger than two meters high by three meters wide, or conduct a grass burn larger than 0.2 hectares (Category 3 fires), must obtain a burn registration number ahead of time by calling 1 888 797-1717.