Category 3 prohibition does not include Category 1 campfires or Category 2 open fires
The BC Wildfire Service BCWS announced Wednesday, April 24, that a five-month prohibition throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre is being enacted to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. It applies only to Category 3 open fires, which are described as
“Before lighting any fire, people should check with local government authorities to see if any other burning restrictions are in effect,” said the BCWS, noting the prohibition does not include Category 1 campfires or Category 2 open fires. Drought conditions still cover much of B.C., and fire officials worry about another challenging season after last year’s record destruction.
The 1,800-hectare Burgess Creek fire about 600 kilometres north of Vancouver continues to burn out of control, according to the wildfire service website, while the 25-hectare blaze that had been threatening Endako, a further 400 kilometres northwest, has now been contained.
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