By Wendy Perch

Expanded campfire prohibition for Prince George Fire Centre

Sep 20, 2023 | 7:33 AM

PRINCE GEORGE – A partial campfires ban for the Prince George Fire Centre kicks in at noon on Wednesday, September 20.

Campfires will be prohibited across the VanJam, Mackenzie, Fort Nelson, Fort St.John and Dawson Creek fire zones .This prohibition covers the Peace River, Stuart, Mackenzie and Fort Nelson Forest Districts and will remain in effect until noon on Sunday, October 15 or until it is rescinded.

In addition to prohibiting the use of open fire of any size, the following activities are prohibited:

  • Fireworks
  • Sky lanterns
  • Tiki and similar kinds of torches

Outdoor stoves or other portable campfire apparatus without a CSA or ULC rating. This prohibition does not include the use of outdoor stoves.

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Please check the BC Wildfire Service Bans and Restrictions webpage for the most current prohibitions for your area.

For updates on the current wildfire situation, including full incident details for Wildfires of Note, please visit BCWildfire.ca.

by Wendy Perch

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