All open burns larger than a campfire will soon be banned in northeastern B.C., as the province gears up for an early and challenging wildfire season.
Category 2 and 3 fires are set to be prohibited in the Prince George Fire Centre from March 28 until Oct. 15. This includes any blaze that burns beyond a half-metre high by a half-metre wide.
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