The BC Wildfire Service is lifting its ban on campfires in some areas of the Coastal Fire Centre.
Restrictions on Category 1 fires, any fire smaller than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide, for the Campbell River, North Island Central Coast and the Sunshine Coast Resource Districts as of noon on Wednesday, September 17.
This means the campfire ban will be removed in Port Hardy, Campbell River, Comox Valley, Powell River and Sechelt, but restrictions will remain active in Nanaimo, Duncan and southern Vancouver Island until further notice.
Larger Category 2 and 3 fires also remain prohibited through the Coastal Fire Centre.
You’re advised to check with BC Wildfire Service if you’re unsure if campfire bans are in effect in your area.
Failure to comply with BC Wildfire Service restrictions on open burning could land you a hefty fine, and even jail time.
– Article includes files from BC Wildfire Service
