‘We urged the PG Fire Centre to have a second look’: Valemount Mayor pleased with reinstated campfire ban

The forest fire danger rating around Valemount is currently ranked as extreme while other parts of the Robson Valley are ranked high.

The BC Wildfire Service backed up their decision to put the campfire ban back in place by saying a more in-depth look at weather conditions and forecasts.

“When we made the decision to rescind the campfire ban it was based on science,” said Alex Lane, Spokesperson for the BC Wildfire Service. “It really became clear, that the Robson Valley Zone is in a different condition than the rest of the Fire Centre so it made sense to put that ban back into place.”

Meanwhile, in other areas across Northern BC, campfires are allowed although extreme caution is urged as a heatwave gets underway here in the province.

“This year’s fire season is turning into one of the most challenging on record,” said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. “We all must do our part to reduce wildfire risks. I urge everyone to remain vigilant, be cautious, and stay informed about wildfire activity in their area.”

The province says although the fire danger rating is currently “low” or “very low” in some parts of the province, people must still exercise extreme caution to ensure their activities do not spark a new fire.

Many of B.C.’s forests and grassland areas remain dry due to unprecedented heat and little rain earlier in the fire season.

The fire danger in the Prince George Fire Zone was ranked high as of Friday afternoon.

by Caden Fanshaw

‘We urged the PG Fire Centre to have a second look’: Valemount Mayor pleased with reinstated campfire ban

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