Category 2 and 3 open burning bans announced for Kamloops Fire Centre

KAMLOOPS — In light of the very hot and dry weather, the B.C. Wildfire Service is instituting open burning bans in the Kamloops Fire Centre.

As of 12:00 noon on Thursday (May 18), Category 2 and 3 fires will be prohibited across the entire fire centre.

Campfires, classified as Category 1 or less than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide, are still allowed.

In addition to open burning, the province is also banning fireworks, sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, burn barrels and air curtain burners.