{"id":26527,"date":"2025-09-17T14:37:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T21:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/?p=26527"},"modified":"2026-01-08T10:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:16:08","slug":"reminder-to-stay-safe-and-vigilant-across-the-prince-george-fire-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/reminder-to-stay-safe-and-vigilant-across-the-prince-george-fire-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Reminder to stay safe and vigilant across the Prince George Fire Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PRINCE GEORGE \u2013 Strong and gusty winds are expected across much of the Prince George Fire Centre today. Westerly sustained winds of 15-30km\/hr gusting to 40-70 km\/hr are forecasted to cross the centre following the cold front passage throughout the day. This may cause for existing wildfires to be more active and have a higher<a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fcd9c027cc919cff110a615ccfdf58a6b%2F18d7c916d0a429e729c68cb1a861808e%2Ffbea4bd8c9921c951692821604e1dadd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd10a9a920734424d2b4608ddf629253b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638937378783035981%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kjh49dboJ6RpsuITWIC1WET%2FfRh4GThmEtBo3831Vqo%3D&amp;reserved=0\"> fire behaviour.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prince George Fire Centre would like to remind the public, recreationalist and hunters that there is currently prohibitions for <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fcd9c027cc919cff110a615ccfdf58a6b%2F320d99442714ab9cb2e68cb1a861f834%2Ffbea4bd8c9921c951692821604e1dadd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd10a9a920734424d2b4608ddf629253b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638937378783069792%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=yj7Zctg4SLG6z3ht17vy%2FROtZ3IcMrYUaHbzw3%2BbNUA%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Category 1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fcd9c027cc919cff110a615ccfdf58a6b%2Fcba7c569aebe02bf3ed68cb1a8627101%2Ffbea4bd8c9921c951692821604e1dadd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd10a9a920734424d2b4608ddf629253b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638937378783099948%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=9REii7js0xikpsFQz5AazUIMRe4np9ICspk4wxq%2FbPg%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Category 2<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fcd9c027cc919cff110a615ccfdf58a6b%2F0313fef39fce973abbb68cb1a8633d9c%2Ffbea4bd8c9921c951692821604e1dadd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd10a9a920734424d2b4608ddf629253b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638937378783131773%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=J01cB2tOwECpm%2BPqYeeGIC48zGHCbippIsMpFlX9IV0%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Category 3<\/a> in place for the entire Centre. For more information on the current prohibitions and restrictions click <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fcd9c027cc919cff110a615ccfdf58a6b%2F9bb8f780b353123f09168cb1a863b4b8%2Ffbea4bd8c9921c951692821604e1dadd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd10a9a920734424d2b4608ddf629253b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638937378783158692%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=aF9k%2B%2Ba0ev4O55v1W%2BhX3%2FjB7LTcH%2BsOkus9J%2BKZ9%2BA%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To report an open burning violation or illegal campfire call the RAPP line: 1-877-952-7277.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To report illegal fires in a local fire department\u2019s jurisdiction, call 9-1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To report a wildfire:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dial *5555 on a cell phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fcd9c027cc919cff110a615ccfdf58a6b%2Ffa75669057c0eba6d7d68cb1a8642d2e%2Ffbea4bd8c9921c951692821604e1dadd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd10a9a920734424d2b4608ddf629253b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638937378783181757%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oKNtUcQS%2FPM%2B7NM49moZX0OGUoY9HPNG%2FkvzWflEMII%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Report function<\/a> in the BC Wildfire App to report a wildfire. Reporting though the app can be done without cell service and lets you upload images of what you\u2019re reporting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone found in contravention of an <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fcd9c027cc919cff110a615ccfdf58a6b%2Fbb201ea27bb532a67a368cb1a864a5fd%2Ffbea4bd8c9921c951692821604e1dadd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd10a9a920734424d2b4608ddf629253b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638937378783201662%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=xGl2H8khPiv9vnmBoxBlfKwzSDAieQ3c0vYdiWl2kZs%3D&amp;reserved=0\">open fire<\/a> prohibition may be issued a ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000, or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and\/or sentenced for up to one year in jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your fire causes or contributes to a wildfire, you may be fined up to $1 million and\/or sentenced to up to 3 years in jail, as well as be responsible for all firefighting and associated costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prince George Fire Centre thanks the public for their continued support in preventing wildfires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay up-to-date on the latest BC Wildfire news on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fcd9c027cc919cff110a615ccfdf58a6b%2F16f0c3110139ee94e8d68cb1a8651d21%2Ffbea4bd8c9921c951692821604e1dadd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd10a9a920734424d2b4608ddf629253b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638937378783221229%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=clTwUjVuSryq7TxMsKP8m87EqlbQfCvnHmnnuH9Mh1g%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fcd9c027cc919cff110a615ccfdf58a6b%2F45beadc0dc076e4a7b668cb1a866fcf3%2Ffbea4bd8c9921c951692821604e1dadd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd10a9a920734424d2b4608ddf629253b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638937378783309416%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=T9wUPWwemAPOlO71iEO4HSjS8EjPga4T5Cr239Vs4Tk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Android<\/a>!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prince George Fire Centre Information Team<br>BC Wildfire Service | Ministry of Forests<br>250-561-4629 <br><br>Connect with the Province of B.C. at <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fcd9c027cc919cff110a615ccfdf58a6b%2F6a4d7071a33bfe77d8368cb1a8677676%2Ffbea4bd8c9921c951692821604e1dadd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7Cd10a9a920734424d2b4608ddf629253b%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C638937378783331250%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=KPIBCzpFq0b5kYm5mU%2B09wjDNn2nVUytvCS6G4Z0kFI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.gov.bc.ca\/connect<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRINCE GEORGE \u2013 Strong and gusty winds are expected across much of the Prince George Fire Centre today. Westerly sustained winds of 15-30km\/hr gusting to 40-70 km\/hr are forecasted to cross the centre following the cold front passage throughout the day. This may cause for existing wildfires to be more active and have a higher &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/reminder-to-stay-safe-and-vigilant-across-the-prince-george-fire-centre\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8186,"featured_media":23793,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[543,92,32],"class_list":["post-26527","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-information-bulletins","tag-app","tag-pgfc","tag-prevention"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26527","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8186"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26527"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26527\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26532,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26527\/revisions\/26532"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26527"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26527"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26527"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}