Open fire prohibitions to be lifted up north

Category 2 open fires will be permitted throughout the Northwest and Prince George Fire Centres. Category 2 fires include:

* one or two concurrently burning piles no larger than two metres high by three metres wide;

* stubble or grass burning over an area of less than 0.2 hectares in size

Reminders about Category 2 open fire: Anyone planning to conduct Category 2 open burning should always check the Ventilation Index, follow the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulations and practice safe burning. Create a fireguard around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material. Have an adequate source of pressurized water on hand. Never leave a fire unattended and make sure the fire is fully extinguished with ashes cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time.

More information on Category 2 open fire safety: http://ow.ly/qLxI50A9qTN

Category 3 open fire:

Category 3 open fires will be permitted throughout the Northwest and Prince George Fire Centres. Category 3 fires include:

* any fire larger than two metres high by three metres wide;

* three or more concurrently burning piles each no larger than two metres high by three metres wide;

* the burning of stubble or grass over an area greater than 0.2 hectares; and

* the burning of one or more windrows.

Anyone wishing to light a Category 3 open fire must obtain a burn registration number ahead of time by calling 1-888-797-1717. A burn registration number is not required to light a Category 2 open fire.

by CKPG Today

Open fire prohibitions to be lifted up north

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