Lax Kw’alaams Lands and Emergency Services are updating residents and members that all open burning is prohibited throughout LaxKw’alaams territory and the province, including Category 1 campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires.
In addition, the Prohibition Area prohibits the following (as per the Wildfire Act, Section 12):
- Fireworks
- Sky lanterns
- Binary exploding targets
- Air curtain burners
- Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description
- Chimineas
- Tiki and similar kinds of torches
This prohibition does not apply to:
- Outdoor stoves that, as per the Wildfire Regulation, are CSA-rated or ULC-rated devices used for cooking, heat or ambiance that burns charcoal briquettes, liquid fuel or gaseous fuel and has a flame height that is less than 15 cm tall.
- The use of a campfire apparatus that does not meet these specifications is prohibited.
The fire prohibition is intended to help prevent local wildfires, in the interest of public safety. These open fire prohibitions will remain in effect until the Order is rescinded.
For more information, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/northwest-fire-centre-bans
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