The B.C. Wildfire Service is encouraging the public to use caution when doing any outdoor burning due to increasing temperatures.
There are currently no open burning prohibitions in effect within the Prince George Fire Centres jurisdiction however, those who wish to start a fire must watch for changing weather conditions.
The B.C. Government is asking the public to take the following precautions:
- Ensure that enough resources are on hand to control the fire and prevent it from escaping
- Do not burn during windy conditions
- Create an appropriately sized fireguard around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material, right down to the mineral soil
- Consider conducting smaller burns around the perimeter of the main fire site before lighting the main fire to create a fuel break and prevent spreading
- Never leave a fire unattended
- Make sure that your fire is completely extinguished and ashes are cold to the touch before you leave
- Before conducting any burn, check with the local fire department and local government to find out if any open burning restrictions or bylaws are in effect
The Prince George Fire Centre extends from the Yukon and Northwest Territories in the North to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park, the Cottonwood River and Robson Valley in the south.
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