‎OPEN FIRES PERMITTED IN CARIBOO FIRE CENTRE (Williams Lake)‎

יום רביעי 14 אוקטובר 2009‏ בשעה 13:01‏

WILLIAMS LAKE - Effective at noon on Tuesday October 13, 2009 and until further notice, campfires and Category 1, 2 and 3 open fires are no longer prohibited in the Cariboo Fire Centre, including the Chilcotin Forest District.

The lifting of this open fire ban applies within BC Parks and to all public (Crown) and private land. It does not apply within municipalities or regional districts that have their own burning bylaws or bans. Please check with your local authorities before lighting a fire.

This open fire ban has been rescinded due to the fire danger being lowered by cooler temperatures throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre. Although the weather in the Cariboo Fire Centre is cooler, the area is still susceptible to forest fires due to ongoing dry conditions. The public is encouraged to exercise caution with any open burning, and to not burn in windy conditions.

The Cariboo Fire Centre would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation while the burning restrictions were in place. During an unseasonably warm and dry fire season in the Cariboo region, restrictions were necessary to reduce the number of human caused fires. Firefighters and other resources were able to be allocated to natural occurring lightning caused fires throughout the region due to the public’s diligence.

Although open burning is permissible throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre, anyone who lights a fire is required to comply with open burning regulations. For information on responsibilities when burning please visit www.bcwildfire.ca. Individuals who fail to meet these requirements may be subject to fines. A registration number is required for all Category 3 open burning. This number can be obtained at 1-888-797-1717.

The Cariboo Fire Centre encompasses the area extending from Clinton in the South, north to Cottonwood River just north of Quesnel, east to the Western boundary of Wells Gray Provincial Park, and west to the western boundary of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. This includes all of the Chilcotin, 100 Mile House, Quesnel and Central Cariboo Forest Districts.

October 14, 2009 12:00pm

‎FIRE RISK STILL PRESENT IN CARIBOO FIRE CENTRE (Williams Lake)‎

יום שישי 09 אוקטובר 2009‏ בשעה 15:33‏

WILLIAMS LAKE – Despite the arrival of autumn and cooler weather, the Cariboo Fire Centre continues to respond to wildfires within the region.

Although temperatures have lowered within the region, many areas are still dry due to minimal precipitation and high winds. Since September, the Cariboo Fire Centre has responded to 40 new fire starts, three of which started this month.

The fire danger rating in the region varies from low to high, with the areas of moderate and high fire danger rating predominantly in the Chilcotin Forest District.

The Cariboo Fire Centre would like to remind the public that open burning bans are still in place within the Chilcotin Forest District. This includes Category 1, 2 and 3 open fires as well as campfires.

This open fire ban applies within BC Parks and to all public (Crown) and private land outside of organized areas. This fire ban does not apply within municipalities that have their own burning bylaws. Please check with your local authorities before lighting a fire this summer.

The Cariboo Fire Centre thanks the public for continuing to report wildfires. If you see flame, smoke, or an abandoned campfire, please call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone. For more information on wildfires, or on burning restrictions please visit our website at www.bcwildfire.ca or call toll free 1-888-3-FOREST.

October 9, 2009 2:00 pm

‎OPEN FIRES PERMITTED THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST FIRE CENTRE (Castlegar)‎

יום שישי 09 אוקטובר 2009‏ בשעה 13:45‏

CASTLEGAR - Effective at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, 7 October and until further notice, Category 1, 2 and 3 open fires, including fireworks and burning barrels, are permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

The rescinding of this open fire ban applies to all public and private property. However, regional districts or municipalities may have their own burning restrictions in effect. Please check with your local authorities before lighting a fire within municipal boundaries.

Although open burning is now permitted, there is still a risk of wildfire across many areas of the Fire Centre. Moisture content in fine fuels is as low now as it was at this time following the very active fire seasons in 2003 and 2007. The Southeast Fire Centre is relying on the public to comply with legal requirements when burning. Anyone who lights a fire must have sufficient people, water and hand tools nearby to extinguish it, and must never leave it unattended.

Failure to exercise due diligence with open fires can result in a fine of $173. Under the Wildfire Act, an individual found responsible for causing a wildfire may face a fine from $100,000 to $1 million, one to three years imprisonment, or both.

A Category 1 open fire means an open fire that burns piled material no larger than one metre high and one metre wide. A Category 2 open fire means an open fire that burns piled material no larger than two metres high and three metres wide, or grass over an area less than 0.2 hectares (2000 square metres) in size. A Category 3 open fire means an open fire that burns material in piles larger than two metres high and three metres wide, windrows, or grass over an larger than 0.2 hectares (2000 square metres) in size.

Anyone considering a Category 3 fire must be aware of local conditions, and must obtain a burn registration number by calling 1-888-797-1717. Category 2 or 3 burns must also comply with the Ministry of Environment’s Waste Management Act and Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation. For more information, please visit www.bcairquality.ca. Individuals who fail to meet these requirements may be subject to fines.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks. For more information on open fire restrictions or for updates on current wildfire activity, visit www.bcwildfire.ca or call 1-888-3FOREST.

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