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By James Peters

B.C. Wildfire

Category 2 burns to be allowed again in Cariboo

Jun 25, 2019 | 4:28 PM

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is opening up burning restrictions within the Cariboo Fire Centre.

According to a release, lower fire danger ratings combined with expected rainfall and cooler temperatures have led BCWS to allow Category 2 burning once again, starting Wednesday, June 26.

Category 2 fires refer to fires up to two metres high and three metres wide.

In addition to Category 2 fires, stubble burning, sky lanterns, fireworks, tiki torches and binary exploding targets will also be allowed, subject to local government bylaws.

Category 3 fires, which are any fires larger than Category 2, will remain prohibited through the summer.

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