Category two fires will again be allowed in the Northwest Fire Centre as of noon on Thursday.
Those fires are described as no more than two piles up to two metres in height and three metres in width.
A category three fire ban remains in effect for the entire centre.
When having a fire, the BC Wildfire Service recommends:
- Check with your local authorities for any bylaw restrictions before lighting a fire of any size
- Check the current and forecast weather conditions. If it’s windy or wind is in the forecast, don’t burn
- Ensure a firefighting hand tool is available (shovel, axe, Pulaski, backpack pump or fire extinguisher).
- Have a fire suppression system adequate for fire control available near the burn area. A fire suppression system means a system for suppressing fire by delivering water, a suppressant, a surfactant, or any combination of these substances
- Never leave the fire unattended for any amount of time
- When you are ready to put your fire out, pour lots of water on it, stir the ashes, then pour more water on it. Continue doing so until the ashes are cool to the touch
- Ensure your fire is fully extinguished before you leave the area
