UPDATED 10 a.m. Monday
The campfire ban in the Prince George Fire Centre will remain in effect.
After further review, the BC Wildfire Service has decided the forest conditions remain too dangerous to lift the ban.
The Category 1 Open Burning (campfires) prohibition was issued on June 8 and will remain in effect through Oct. 15, until further notice.
The BCWS informed media Sunday afternoon of its intention to lift the campfire ban, but reversed its decision later Sunday.
Category 2 and 3 open burning prohibitions also remain in place throughout the Prince George Fire Centre.
Prohibitions apply to all public and private lands unless otherwise specified.
In addition to the above noted open fire prohibitions, the following activities remain prohibited:
- Fireworks
- Sky Lanterns
- Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description
- Binary exploding targets
- Air Curtain Burners
You can also check the BC Wildfire Service Bans and Restrictions webpage for the most current prohibitions for your area.
Anyone found in contravention of an open-burning prohibition may issue a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 an/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.
