US EditionLarge open fires banned in northwest B.C. due to wildfire risk
- The BC Wildfire Service will ban large Category 3 open fires in northwest British Columbia from May 9 to September 29, 2025.
- The ban occurs due to wildfire risks and covers the Bulkley and Nadina Fire Zones, excluding municipalities but including some Crown lands and Hazelton.
- Category 3 fires involve burning multiple piles or large areas of material such as stubble, grass, windrows, air curtain burners, or carbonizers, while campfires and Category 2 burns remain allowed.
- Violators face penalties including $1,150 tickets, up to $10,000 administrative fines, and court fines up to $100,000 or one year jail, and must pay firefighting costs if responsible for wildfire.
- The ban aims to reduce wildfire hazards, with authorities urging people to verify past burn sites are fully extinguished and warning of serious enforcement consequences.
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County of Stettler issues fire ban
All outdoor fires presently burning within the County of Stettler No. 6 should be extinguished immediately. Luke England.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } As a result of continued extreme dry weather, high temperatures and wind conditions, a fire ban is in effect for the County of Stettler. All outdoor fires presently burning within the County of Stettler No. 6 should be extinguished immediately. The ignition of…
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