By CKPG Today

Burn bans

Burn bans coming into effect in Prince George Fire Centre

Mar 20, 2024 | 11:14 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — A Category 2 and 3 open burning ban is coming to the Prince George Fire Centre.

It will go into effect at noon on March 28 and will cover the entire fire centre. This prohibition will remain in force until October 15 or until the order is rescinded.

A number of activities and equipment will also be banned, including fireworks, sky lanterns, burn barrels and binary explosion targets.

This prohibition does not include campfires that are a half-metre high by half-metre wide or smaller, or the use of cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes.

Map courtesy BC Wildfire Service

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The BC Wildfire Service says multiple factors are taken into consideration when assessing wildfire hazards, including drought conditions and current and forecasted weather.

This prohibition is being implemented to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety due to the high grass fire hazard, persistent drought conditions and increased incidence of human-caused wildfires associated with Category 2 and Category 3 open burning.

Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. Violators could also be held responsible for damages to Crown resources, which could be significant. More information about the Wildfire Act and Regulation is available online.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone or through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app.