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Fire Ban - Prince George Fire Centre
| March 28th - Category 2 and 3 Open Fires Prohibited |
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Effective at 12:00 (noon) on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited across the Prince George Fire Centre. This prohibition is being implemented to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety due to the high grass fire hazard and persistent drought conditions in the region. Please check the BC Wildfire Service Bans and Restrictions webpage for the most current prohibitions for your area. |
Prohibitions apply to all public and private lands unless otherwise specified (e.g., in an enactment or local government bylaw).
Anyone found in contravention of an open-burning prohibition may be issued 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 and/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
More information on open burning is available on the BC Wildfire Service website.
Prince George Fire Centre Information
Ministry of Forests
Phone: 250-561-4629
Email: BCWS.PGFCInformationOfficer@gov.bc.ca
Report Wildfires: 1 800 663-5555 or *5555
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