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Coastal Fire Centre Lifts Campfire and Open Fire Bans

Posted on August 31, 2016

Effective at noon on Sept. 1, 2016, campfires and Category 3 open fires will once again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction.

Rain has fallen in all areas of the Coastal Fire Centre in recent days and more rain is in the forecast, which has reduced the wildfire risk in the region.Members of the public are encouraged to visit www.bcwildfire.ca to get the latest information about open burning prohibitions in their area. A map showing all current prohibitions in the Coastal Fire Centre is available online at http://ow.ly/JPNX303Mcc5

Rain has fallen in all areas of the Coastal Fire Centre in recent days and more rain is in the forecast, which has reduced the wildfire risk in the region.

Members of the public are encouraged to visit www.bcwildfire.ca to get the latest information about open burning prohibitions in their area. A map showing all current prohibitions in the Coastal Fire Centre is available online at http://ow.ly/JPNX303Mcc5

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