Open fires prohibited in Prince George Fire Centre jurisdiction

Open fires prohibited in Prince George Fire Centre jurisdiction (until further notice) Updated August 11, 2023 https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/campfire-prohibition-rescinded-in-prince-george-and-northwest-fire-centres/   PRINCE GEORGE – Effective at 12:00 (noon) on Friday, May 19, 2023, all open fire will be prohibited throughout the Prince George Fire Centre. This prohibition applies to campfires (Category 1), Category 2 and Category 3 open…

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Wildfire and Emergency Information Links

For accurate fire information regarding BC Wildfires use: (We are in the Prince George Fire Region) https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status For Updates and Alerts for the Peace River Regional District use: https://prrd.bc.ca/ PRRD Interactive Web Map – Look up your address to see your location and updates in the PRRD https://webmap.prrd.bc.ca/map/?viewer=Public The website Firesmoke.ca shows visually where smoke…

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Poison Control Hotline New Phone Number

Health Canada has launched a new toll-free number, 1-844-POISON-X, or 1-844-764-7669, in collaboration with four poison centres across the country. Please pass the message below to your organization’s members, family and friends, or post it on your website and social media channels. Each year, over 1,500 Canadians lose their lives and nearly 8,000 are hospitalized…

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Open fires prohibited in Prince George Fire Centre jurisdiction

PRINCE GEORGE– Effective at 12:00 pm (noon) on Friday, May 5, 2023, Category 2 open burning is prohibited within the the Peace Forest District and the Fort Nelson Forest District. This prohibition remains in force until the earlier of 12:00 noon PDT on June 2, 2023 or until the Order is rescinded. May 11, 2023…

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