City of Fort St. John fire ban rescinded

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The City of Fort St. John fire ban has been rescinded as of noon on Friday.

The rescindment only applies to properties within the city boundaries because all areas outside the city remain under Category 1 open burning restrictions through the BC Wildfire Service.

Category 2 and 3 open burning restrictions implemented by the BC Wildfire Service remain in effect in the area, including inside the City of Fort St. John.

Fireworks are still not permitted by city bylaw and the BC Wildfire Regulation.

If residents wish to have a backyard campfire, they are asked to remember the following:

• Cooking fires only
• Keep it small
• Check your surroundings
• Be prepared with water and a shovel or rake handy
• Supervise and ensure the coals are cool before leaving the fire pit unattended.

More information can be found on the city’s website.