As the province remains both very dry and very hot and with the BC Wildfire Service battling hundreds of wildfires, it appears not all British Columbians are getting the message about fire risks.
A campfire ban was put in place back in late June as the wildfire season was coming into full force.
According to an environment ministry spokesperson, 22 violation tickets were written up for province-wide for campfire ban violations between July 1 to 4. That is about $25,300 in fines given out over this time period.
Also according to the spokesperson The regions with the most violation tickets written were the South Coast and the Kootenays. However, no specific breakdown has been released at this time.
Anyone found violating the ban can be fined $1,150 or face up to one year in prison and be ordered to pay firefighting costs if their flame starts a wildfire.
B.C.’s fire danger rating still remains high to extreme in most regions.
In order to report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free.
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