Campfires allowed as of noon, August 1

CAMPFIRES and backyard fires (Category 1) are ALLOWED in Terrace as of NOON THURSDAY, August 1, 2024. This is in line with the lifting of the campfire ban in the Northwest Fire Centre.

Please continue to use caution! The following precautions must be in place when lighting or making use of a campfire:

• There is ready access to a shovel or at least eight litres of water the entirety of the time the campfire is lit,
• There is a fuel break around the campfire, free of any debris or combustible materials, and
• The fire is fully extinguished and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the campfire for any length of time.

Category 2 and 3 open fires remain prohibited.

For a definition of the open burning fire categories, go to: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/open-burning

For more info about the lifting of the fire ban, go to:
https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/campfire-prohibition-to-be-rescinded-in-prince-george-and-northwest-fire-centres/

Thank you for your cooperation!