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Kelowna issues public reminder about controlled burns, smokeFor the next few weeks, officials are asking citizens to not call 911 if they see smoke rising from local hills, saying it likely comes from a burn pile.CanadaFeb 14
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B.C. to rescind campfire ban for Kamloops Fire CentreThe campfire ban was originally issued on June 8, but lasted only eight days before the province rescinded it.EnvironmentJun 15, 2023
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Ban on open burning in Southern Interior to start this week‘This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety,’ said the Ministry of Public Safety about an open-fire ban for Kamloops.CanadaMay 16, 2023
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Fines issued, permits revoked for open-burning infractions: City of Kelowna‘This week, tickets were issued following three separate burn permit infractions. Each ticket was for $345.’CanadaApr 18, 2023
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Special burn permit issued for Goats Peak neighbourhood in West Kelowna, B.C.The city noted that all open burning has to be completed by April 30, and that residents must obtain a permit to conduct open burning.CanadaMar 21, 2023
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200 wood piles to be burned in Central Okanagan provincial parkThe burning is part of the region’s ongoing forest fuels management project, which reduces surface fuels.CanadaMar 10, 2023
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Province to rescind open-burning ban in Kamloops Fire CentreThe B.C. Ministry of Forests says beginning Friday at noon, Category 2 and 3 fires, along with fireworks and burn barrels, will once again be allowed in areas that permit them.CanadaOct 27, 2022
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Open burning ban announced for Okanagan, but campfires still allowedOn Friday, the province announced a ban on Category 2 open burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre.CanadaJul 15, 2022
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Province to rescind open burning ban for Kamloops Fire CentreStarting Friday, Sept. 24 at noon, category 2 and 3 fires will be once again allowed in the region.EnvironmentSep 22, 2021
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Open burning banned in Penticton due to ‘expected rapid wildfire development’The ban took effect on June 4 and is in place until further notice.CanadaJun 6, 2021
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