The BC Wildfire Service shared this information bulletin today:
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service is urging members of the public and industry to refrain from conducting any open burning over the next couple days due to elevated fire danger across much of the BC Interior.
Beginning Thursday, May 1, temperatures are expected to climb, creating an environment where fine fuels dry out and become highly susceptible to ignition. In addition to increased temperatures, fire weather forecasters are anticipating strong, gusty southerly winds of 40-60 km/h on Friday, May 2, ahead of an approaching cold front.
These warm, dry and windy conditions may continue through to Saturday, May 3. Please check your local weather forecast and avoid open fire use until these conditions have passed.
Human activity is the leading cause of wildfire in spring across B.C. Please do your part to help reduce the risk of wildfire.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 tollfree or *5555 on a cell phone or through the BC Wildfire Service mobile app. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air-quality advisories, visit: http://www.bcwildfire.ca
For more information on open fire and safe burning, visit: Open fire and safe burning - Province of British Columbia
Contact
Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
Kamloops Fire Centre
250-554-5965
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