The Northwest Fire Centre is expanding the category two fire ban across its entire area.
The prohibition will to into effect at noon on Friday.
It previously covered only the Nadina Fire Zone, going into effect on June 12th.
Category two fires are described as up to two piles two metres in height and three metres in width.
Other activities banned across the centre include:
- Binary exploding targets
- Fireworks, as defined in the Fireworks Act of BC
- Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description
- Controlled air incinerators
- Air curtain burners
- Carbonizers
Category one campfires remain unaffected.
The ban will remain in effect until September 25 at noon, or otherwise posted.
