July 7, 2023
In alignment with the Kamloops Fire Centre and numerous nearby local governments, the Village of Lumby is informing residents and visitors that campfires will be prohibited in all of the Village of Lumby including RDNO Electoral Areas beginning Friday, July 7, 2023, at 12:00 pm. The ban will remain in place until further notice.
Prohibited activities include the use of:
- campfires;
- open burning (all);
- fireworks;
- sky lanterns;
- burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description;
- binary exploding targets;
- air curtain burners;
- tiki and similar kinds of torches; and,
- chimineas.
This prohibition does not include the use of outdoor stoves. As per the Wildfire Regulation, an outdoor stove is a CSA-rated or ULC-rated device used outdoors 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.
Wildfire prevention is a shared responsibility. Human-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from lightning-caused wildfires. Residents and visitors are reminded to report wildfires to the BC Wildfire Service by calling 1 800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone.
June 16, 2023
Category 1 open fire ban rescinded effective 12 p.m. (PDT) on Friday, June 16, 2023. For the latest news and updates on all Kamloops Fire Centre Bans and Restrictions click here.
| Campfire prohibitions to start in Kamloops Fire Centre KAMLOOPS – Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, June 8, 2023, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This campfire prohibition will remain in effect until noon on Oct. 13, 2023, or until the orders are rescinded. This includes the Village of Lumby. A map of the affected area can be found here: http://ow.ly/wM9650OHluG On June 8, 2023 the below open fires are prohibited in the Kamloops Fire Centre: – Category 1 campfires as defined in the Wildfire Regulation; – Category 2 open fire as defined in the Wildfire Regulation; and, – Category 3 open fire as defined in the Wildfire Regulation. In addition to open fires being prohibited, the following activities and equipment are also restricted: – Fireworks; – Sky Lanterns; – Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description; – Binary Exploding Targets; – Air curtain burners; – Tiki and similar kind of torches; and, – Chimineas. This prohibition does not include the use of outdoor stoves. As per the Wildfire Regulation, an outdoor stove is a CSA-rated or ULC-rated device used outdoors 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. To learn more about the different categories of open burning, visit the Open Burning webpage. These prohibitions apply to all public and private land within the Kamloops Fire Centre jurisdiction, unless specified otherwise in an enactment (e.g., in a local government bylaw). Always check with local government authorities to see if any other burning restrictions are in effect. Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. Camping is a long-standing tradition in this province. The B.C. government recognizes that people also enjoy having campfires, so it takes any decision to implement a campfire ban very seriously. Wildfire prevention is a shared responsibility. Human-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from lightning-caused wildfires. The Kamloops Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its continuing help in preventing wildfires. To report a wildfire, or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, call 1 888 3-FOREST or visit: www.bcwildfire.ca People can follow the latest wildfire news: – on the free BC Wildfire Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices – on Twitter: twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo – on Facebook: facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo Contact: Fire Information Officer BC Wildfire Service Kamloops Fire Centre 250 554-5965 Connect with the Province of B.C. at www.gov.bc.ca/connect. |