Smoke and flames from the planned burning of waste wood may be visible near Revelstoke from May 20 to June 3.

In advance of the May long weekend, the public is reminded about restricted recreational use in the Tunkwa-Duffy area and on grazing leases in the Kamloops area.

British Columbia's natural resource officers, park rangers and conservation officers will be busy over the Victoria Day long weekend helping residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday.

The public is asked to exercise caution, and prepare for localized flooding as water levels in Nicola Lake, the Nicola River and surrounding streams increase due to rapid snowmelt and recent high temperatures.

Effective at noon on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

Recreational users are advised that effective immediately access to three local recreation sites has been affected due to recent spring run-off.

The Northwest Fire Centre is urging the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities this week due to more hot and dry weather expected in the region.

Effective noon on Thursday, May 9, 2013, Category 2 open fires and the use of fireworks will be prohibited in the Fort St. John and Dawson Creek fire zones.

The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels.

The Prince George Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities this spring.