Open burning ban to be lifted in Kamloops Fire Centre

KAMLOOPS — The open burning ban in the Kamloops Fire Centre will be lifted effective at noon tomorrow (Wednesday).

The BC Wildfire Service says that means the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, burn barrels, burn cages, binary exploding targets and tiki torches will be allowed.

Fire Information Officer Jody Lucius says it’s been made possible due to the recent change in the weather.

“We have seen a substantial amount of precipitation as well as cooler temperatures and higher humidity across the fire centre. And basically that just means that if fires are to start, they’re not as likely to spread quickly.”