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To be eligible for an e-transfer, people must log in to ERA online with their BC Services card app and register. People are strongly encouraged to pre-register before an emergency.
Stay informed as conditions change at bcwildfire.ca or through the BC Wildfire Service app.īetween April 1, 2022, and the morning of July 28, 2022, 380 wildfires have burned more than 13,000 hectares in British Columbia. It is important to check with these local authorities before lighting any fire. BC Parks) may have their own burning restrictions or bylaws in place. Local governments and other jurisdictional authorities (e.g. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. Patrols will be in place on Crown land.Īnyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. Escaped campfires can lead to human-caused wildfires, but that does not mean a campfire can’t be enjoyed safely. Campfires are currently permitted within the BC Wildfire Service’s jurisdiction. Category 2 and Category 3 open fires are prohibited throughout British Columbia. Wildfire prevention is a shared responsibility. Of note is the potential for widespread lightning when the current weather pattern changes. The BC Wildfire Service is closely monitoring these changing conditions and making necessary preparations with strategic aviation and crew placements. Residents, travellers and campers should be prepared for wildfire and heat, to have an emergency plan and to stay informed as conditions change. Sustained high temperatures throughout British Columbia this week are increasing the potential for wildfires.