PG campfire ban lifted Sept. 29
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PRINCE GEORGE—Just in time for the long weekend the campfire ban will be lifted at noon Friday for all Category 1 fires. Category 1 fires are defined as open fires no larger than half a metre by half a metre. The following precautions must be in place for any campfires:
- ready access to a shovel or 8L of water to extinguish the flame at a moments notice
- a fuel break around the campfire, free of any flammable debris.
- The fire is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold before leaving the campfire.
Fireworks, Sky Lanterns, Burn Barrels or Cages and Binary exploding targets are still prohibited. As well as, Category 2 and Category 3 open burning. Anyone found in violation of open burning prohibitions may receive a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 an/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the violation causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.
If you have any questions about current prohibitions you can check the BC Wildfire Service Bans and Restrictions web page for details.
