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By Veronica Beltran

Wildfire Prevention

Get lit this long weekend without lighting up the province: BC’s wildfire awareness campaign

May 16, 2019 | 11:44 AM

Northern BC–Enjoying the long weekend is something we all want to do and the Province is asking us to do responsibly.

“As British Columbians head out to enjoy the long weekend, we are urging people to take precautions to be fire and emergency safe,” said Premier John Horgan. “The Province has taken significant steps to make sure that we’re ready for the 2019 fire season, including new investments in fire prevention and fire response, but we all have a part to play to protect our communities and province.”

The BC government has increased it’s wildfire prevention, response and recovery investments by 58 per cent to $101 million as part of the 2019 Budget.

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According to a press release the government is putting a strong emphasis on fire prevention in the months ahead with a campaign running from mid-May through early September on radio, television, and social media.

Most wildfires in the spring are human caused and therefore can be prevented.

The BC Wildfire Service has already responded to 176 fires since April 1.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, call 1 888 3-FOREST or visit: www.bcwildfire.ca

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