The campfire ban will be lifted, effective at noon on Wednesday, August 23rd, in some areas of the province.

A combination of precipitation and cooler, more seasonal temperatures have reduced enough risk in the northern and eastern portion of the Prince George Fire Centre, including Prince George, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Peace and Fort Nelson forest districts.

Campfires to be allowed again in parts of the Prince George Fire Centre. More info: https://t.co/WJ2NtCRP59 #BCwildfire #BC pic.twitter.com/H1EFt3hb2J

— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) August 23, 2017

The campfire ban has also been lifted in some areas of the Northwest Fire Centre, including the Skeena Stikine Forest District (the Cassiar Fire Zone and Bulkley Fire Zone) and the Coast Mountain Forest District (the Skeena Fire Zone).

Campfires to be allowed again in parts of the Northwest Fire Centre. More info: https://t.co/gCbQKLX6pW #BCwildfire #BC pic.twitter.com/xyNcT0C0Gg

— BC Wildfire Service (@BCGovFireInfo) August 23, 2017

Some parts of the region remain dry and the wildfire risk in some areas is still high, so the campfire prohibition will remain in effect within the Vanderhoof Forest District.

Some activities will remain restricted, and the BC Wildfire Service reminds the public to check restrictions issued by small governments beforehand.

For a full list of currently restricted activities, visit the BC Wildfire Service page. For the Prince George Fire Centre notice, click here. For the Northwest Fire Centre, click here.