Kamloops campfire ban to be rescinded Friday

Sep 22, 2017 | 10:27 AM

KAMLOOPS—A return to more seasonal conditions means the campfire ban covering the Kamloops Fire Centre will be lifted today at noon.

The ban has also been rescinded in the Southeast and Cariboo fire centres.

Despite the change, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires, which are fires larger than 0.5 metres, remain prohibited in these three fire centres says the BC Wildfire Service.

The use of sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, air curtain burns, fireworks and burning barrels or burning cages of any size remain prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre though they will be allowed in the Kamloops and Cariboo fire centres. The use of tiki torches and chimineas will be allowed in all three fire centres as of noon today.