Kamloops burning bans partially rescinded

Sep 25, 2017 | 10:16 AM

KAMLOOPS — Yet another sign the wildfire season is drawing to a close.

Effective at noon last Friday, Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibitions were rescinded at elevations higher than 1,200 metres in the northern portion of the Kamloops Fire Zone and in the Vernon Fire Zone.

Despite that, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires are still prohibited in the following areas:

  • Kamloops Fire Zone, North Prohibition (below 1,200 metres)
  • Kamloops Fire Zone, South Prohibition Area (all elevations)
  • Merritt Fire Zone (all elevations)
  • Vernon Fire Zone (below 1,200 metres)
  • Lilooet Fire Zone (all elevations)
  • Penticton Fire Zone (all elevations)