There is a heightened risk of wildfire in the Prince George Fire Centre due to an extended period of high temperatures and low precipitation, so the Wildfire Management Branch is urging anyone involved with industrial activities to exercise extreme caution.

Several areas of the Prince George Fire Centre are currently experiencing “high” fire danger ratings, with the remainder of the region rated “moderate”.

Since April 1, 2015, the Wildfire Management Branch has responded to 31 wildfires in the Prince George Fire Centre. It’s suspected that all but one of these fires were human-caused and therefore preventable. These fires serve as a reminder to anyone who is carrying out industrial activities in B.C. to remain vigilant.

Open fires are currently prohibited in the Prince George Fire Centre. Updates on open burning prohibitions, campfire bans and other restrictions are available online throughout the fire season at: http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp 

Please pay particular attention to the Fire Danger Class rating in your area, which is available at: http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/DgrCls/index.asp?Region=4

Make sure you use the correct weather station data for the area where you’re operating and adhere to the shutdown formulas as outlined in the Restrictions on High Risk Activities at: http://bcwildfire.ca/Industry_Stakeholders/industry/HighRiskActivities.htm

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit: http://www.bcwildfire.ca

You can also follow the latest wildfire news on:

• Twitter at http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo
• Facebook at http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

Media Contacts:

Jill Kelsh
Fire Information Officer
Wildfire Management Branch
Prince George Fire Centre
250 565-6129 (office)
250 961-4176 (cell)