Campfire Ban
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B.C. lifting campfire bans for coast, southeastThe move comes after officials lifted a campfire ban in the Cariboo region last Friday. Campfires are also permitted in the Prince George Fire centre.FireAug 26
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Man fined $1,150 for starting campfire despite banA man has been issued a hefty fine by the Oliver Fire Department he lit a camp fire, despite an imposed ban, and the fire got away from him.FireAug 7
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Okanagan Forest Task Force stunned that some ignoring campfire banKane Blake, founder of the Okanagan Forest Task Force, says his organization has found multiple illegal campfires at out-of-the-way sites despite a ban in the region.CanadaAug 2
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B.C. campfire ban to begin for almost entire province as 150 wildfires burnThe campfire ban is to try and mitigate as many human-caused wildfires as possible.FireJul 12
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B.C. bans campfires across the province as of Friday, July 12The BC Wildfire Service said with the increased risk of new wildfire starts from current and forecast weather conditions, a complete ban across the province is necessary.FireJul 9
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City of Vernon to implement fire ban on WednesdayThe City of Vernon says the local fire danger rating is high, and that ‘the ban is intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.’CanadaJul 9
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Season’s first campfire ban coming to B.C.’s Southern InteriorThe ban, effective Friday at noon, includes the areas around Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Princeton Merritt, Lillooet and Clearwater.FireJul 8
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Whistler implements campfire ban ahead of Victoria Day long weekendWhistler has issued a campfire ban amid dry conditions heading into the Victoria Day long weekend. The BC Wildfire Service says there are no provincial campfire bans in place.FireMay 14
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No B.C. campfire bans for long weekend, despite early wildfire season startBritish Columbians headed out for the Victoria Day long weekend won't be subject to provincial campfire bans, but are being urged to be extra careful with them.FireMay 13
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Campfire ban in Southern Interior to be lifted this weekThe province introduced a campfire ban in early June, but rescinded it, only to reintroduce it in early July.FireSep 26, 2023
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