BC Wildfire Service extinguishes human-caused fire near TerraceBC
The BC Wildfire Service confirmed a wildfire first located in Rosswood, located just northwest of Terrace, on May 28 was most likely sparked by human activity. The government agency indicates the fire was declared out on May 30.
Blois said that the region was trending above average in terms of wildfires. It’s been extremely dry, with changes in the weather pattern, including precipitation and temperatures, that are more condusive of wildifres. Initially covering the Bulkley and Nadina Fire Zones, the prohibition now extends to the Skeena Fire Zone and the Cassiar Fire Zone.READ MORE:These include piles of material over two metres high and three metres wide, concurrently burning piles of this size, and stubble or grass burning over an area exceeding 0.2 hectares for Category 2, and larger dimensions for Category 3. Fireworks, firecrackers, and sky lanterns are also prohibited under the ban.
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