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Prophet River First Nation institutes fire restrictions in community

Signed by Prophet River First Nation Chief Valerie Askoty and councillors, it issues several curtailing of outdoor fire activity in the community south of Fort Nelson

The Pocket Knife Creek wildfire north of Fort St. John prompted several cancellations of events in Prophet River First Nation in 2025. (BCWS)

PROPHET RIVER, B.C. — Prophet River First Nation (PRFN) has released details of fire restrictions within the community.

Issued on Tuesday, May 5th, and signed by PRFN Chief Valerie Askoty and councillors Beverly Stager and Shanee Tzakoza, it outlines several regulations in the First Nations community south of Fort Nelson.

It includes that fires must be contained within a fire-containment fixture, such as a fire pit or outdoor fireplace.

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Fire pits must also not exceed 1 metre in diameter, must be 4.5 metres away from any building or property line, and only clean dry wood, charcoal briquettes, or propane can be used.

The restriction document outlaws the use of fireworks and large-scale burning permits will only be approved for special events.

In 2025, a smattering of wildfires prompted the community at Mile 233 to issue evacuation notices due to ongoing activity, including the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire.

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The fire grew to over 129,331 hectares last June. Events planned in the community, including the Klua Lake Fish camp, were postponed as a result.

More details can be found on PRFN’s Facebook and LinkedIn pages.

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Beginning his journey into journalism in 2012 at Seneca College, Edward also graduated from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism in 2018.  After time off from his career and venturing into other vocations, he started his career proper in 2022 in Campbell River, B.C.

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