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Category 2 and 3 open fires to be allowed in Cariboo

Sep 30, 2020 | 6:00 AM

WILLIAMS LAKE–Category two and three open fires will once again be allowed throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre (CFC).

The fires will be allowed starting September 30th at noon, as the CFC has seen favourable weather conditions and a decreased wildfire risk in the region.

“Local governments may still have their own burning restrictions in place, so people should always check with local authorities before lighting any fire of any size.”–Release by BC Wildfire Service (BCWS)

The BCWS says the following activities will be permitted:

Category 2 open burning:

  • the burning of stubble or grass over an area less than 0.2 hectares
  • one or two concurrently burning piles no larger than two metres high by three metres wide
  • the use of sky lanterns
  • the use of tiki torches and chimineas
  • the use of fireworks, including firecrackers
  • the use of burn barrels or burning cages of any size or description
  • the use of binary exploding targets (e.g. for target practice)
  • the use of air curtain burners (forced-air burning systems)

Category 3 open burning:

  • any fire larger than two metres high by three metres wide
  • three or more consecutively burning piles no larger than two metres high by three metres wide
  • one or more burning windrows
  • burning stubble or grass over an area greater than 0.2 hectares

Those looking at burning a Category 3 open fire has to have a burn registration number, which can be obtained by calling 1 888 797-1717.