In alignment with the Kamloops Fire Centre, the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is lifting the campfire ban within the fire protection zone of Electoral Areas “B” and “C”, effective 12 noon on Friday, September 2.
View a larger version of the Fire Protection zone this notice applies to by clicking on the photo:
The Kamloops Fire Centre’s decision to lift the campfire ban also applies to RDNO electoral areas outside the above-noted fire protection zone.
While danger ratings have fallen, the RDNO encourages everyone to exercise caution with their campfires. Residents should consider the following tips:
- Only burn dry, seasoned wood
- Never leave your fire unattended
- Be mindful of smoke’s impact on your neighbours
- Keep water or a hand tool nearby when a campfire is lit
- Ensure the fire is entirely smothered before walking away
Provincial restrictions on Category 2 and 3 open fires remain in effect, including fireworks, sky lanterns, burn barrels and burn cages of any kind.
“Category 2 open fire” means an open fire, other than a campfire, that burns:
- material in one pile not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width
- material in 2 piles, each not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width, or
- stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 ha.
“Category 3 open fire” means an open fire, other than a campfire, that burns:
- material in 3 or more piles, each not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width,
- material in one or more piles, each exceeding 2 m in height or 3 m in width,
- in one or more windows, or
- stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 ha.
Forest Use Restrictions remain in place within the Kamloops Fire Centre, and details can be found at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/fire-bans-and-restrictions.
This notice only refers to the fire protection areas of the BX Swan Lake and Silver Star Fire Departments within Electoral Areas “B” and “C”. Please refer to your local municipal office for the local ruling on restriction notices in your area.