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Campfire ban rescinded in Prince George and Northwest Fire Centres
PRINCE GEORGE — Effective noon this Thursday (August 1), the BC Wildfire Service is rescinding the campfire bans in the Prince George and Northwest Fire Centres.
Multiple factors are taken into consideration prior to lifting a ban, including current and forecasted weather conditions, the availability of firefighting resources and the buildup index.
The current prohibition for any Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remains in effect.
Although fire danger ratings have dropped due to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures, the public is reminded to still exercise caution. Avoid having a campfire when it’s windy, choose a proper fire pit or make a ring of rocks at least three metres from trees, shrubs, structures and debris, and do not leave a campfire unattended for any amount of time.