Category 1 open fires (campfires) will be prohibited across the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and Fort Nelson fire zones, effective Thursday at noon.
This prohibition applies to campfires (Category 1) and covers all public and private lands unless otherwise specified.
In addition to prohibiting the use of open fires of any size, the following activities are prohibited:
• Tiki Torches, Chimineas • Fireworks • Sky Lanterns • Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description • Binary exploding targets
The prohibition does not include the use of outdoor stoves. As outlined in the Wildfire Regulation, an outdoor stove is a CSA-rated or ULC-rated rated device used outdoors for cooking, heat or ambiance, that burns charcoal briquettes, liquid fuel or gaseous fuel, and has a flame height less than 15 centimeters tall.
Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail.
If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.
The prohibition applies to campfires (Category 1) and will be in place until Oct. 31, 2025, or until the order is rescinded.
Prohibitions for Category 2 and 3 open fire are also in place for parts of the Prince George Fire Centre.
