Campfires permitted across the Kamloops Fire Centre

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Effective immediately, campfires will be permitted across the Kamloops Fire Centre's jurisdiction due to a decreased risk of wildfires. Campfires must not be larger than 0.5 metres wide or 0.5 metres tall. Anyone who lights a campfire must have a hand tool such as a shovel, or at least eight litres of water, nearby to fully extinguish it. Never … [Read more...]

Open burning prohibited starting July 29

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Effective at noon July 29, 2010, all open burning, including campfires and fireworks, will be prohibited across the Kamloops Fire Centre's jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The fire danger rating is currently high to extreme across the Kamloops Fire Centre, making the risk of a campfire sparking a … [Read more...]