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A map of British Columbia with the Northwest Fire Centre highlighted. Text reads "Fire Ban, Northwest Fire Centre"

Campfire prohibition coming into effect for the Northwest Fire Centre

Posted on August 9, 2024
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Categories: Information Bulletins

Tags: NWFC | Prohibitions |

SMITHERS – At 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Saturday,... Read More Campfire prohibition coming into effect for the Northwest Fire Centre

A map of British Columbia with the Northwest Fire Centre highlighted. Text reads "Fire Ban, Northwest Fire Centre"

All open fire prohibitions lifted in the Northwest Fire Centre

Posted on June 25, 2024
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Categories: Information Bulletins

Tags: NWFC | Prohibitions | Wildfire Prevention |

SMITHERS – Category 3 open burning... Read More All open fire prohibitions lifted in the Northwest Fire Centre

A person tending to a large pile of wood burning in a forest. This fire would be classified as a Category 2 open fire.

Make sure today’s burn doesn’t become tomorrow’s wildfire

Posted on April 17, 2024
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Categories: Wildfire Learning

Tags: open burning | Prohibitions | Wildfire Learning |

With many parts of B.C. experiencing an... Read More Make sure today’s burn doesn’t become tomorrow’s wildfire

A picture of the province of British Columbia highlighting the Northwest Fire Centre with the words Northwest Fire Centre Fire Ban

Category 1, 2 & 3 prohibitions partially rescinded for the Northwest Fire Centre

Posted on September 27, 2023
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Categories: Information Bulletins

Tags: NWFC | Prohibitions |

SMITHERS – Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) Pacific... Read More Category 1, 2 & 3 prohibitions partially rescinded for the Northwest Fire Centre

Latest stories

  • Category 2 open fire to be prohibited in the Southeast Fire Centre
  • Fort Nelson Category 1 (campfire) rescindment in the Prince George Fire Centre
  • Area Restriction rescind for the Pocket Knife Creek (G80352) area
  • Rebates available to help protect your home from wildfire 
  • Amended Area Restriction for Pocket Knife Creek G80352

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