By Greg Fry

Kamloops burning bans partially rescinded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Effective at noon Friday, Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibitions were rescinded at elevations higher than 1,200 metres in the northern portion of the Kamloops Fire Zone and in the Vernon Fire Zone.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

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– Merritt Fire Zone (all elevations)

– Vernon Fire Zone (below 1,200 metres)

-Lilooet Fire Zone (all elevations)

-Penticton Fire Zone (all elevations)

A map of the afected areas can be seen above.

Anyone conducting a Category 3 open fire must obtain a burn registration number by calling 1-888-797-1717.