beautiful British Columbia this Canada Day long weekend are strongly urged to use caution and be prepared as warm weather and drought conditions increase wildfire risk in many areas of the province. Residents and travellers should use caution and take steps to reduce the risk of wildfire by staying up to date on current conditions, following fire bans and restrictions, and having an emergency plan that is shared with friends and family. Because conditions can change quickly, people who are travelling should check ahead for road closures, evacuation alerts, evacuation orders and other prohibitions, such as BC Parks closures.
Follow all instructions from local governments or First Nations. People are welcome to explore the province, but should avoid travel to areas that are under evacuation alert or evacuation order. People planning to have campfires should do so safely, following any local prohibitions.
Avoid having a campfire when it’s windy, choose a proper fire pit or make a ring of rocks at least three metres from trees, shrubs, structures and debris, and do not leave a campfire unattended for any amount of time. Several open-burning prohibitions are currently in place around the province and will be updated as conditions change. There are lots of things individuals can do to help protect their homes from wildfires.
W * Clear dry leaves and debris from around your property. * Move propane tanks and other flammables at least 10 metres from structures. * Keep grass cut sho.
