The Cariboo Fire Centre is putting in place a Category 1 Campfire prohibition due to the dry, nearly drought conditions of August.
The prohibition will start at 12:00 p.m. PDT on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre and the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area. The Fire Centre says the prohibition will remain in effect until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, or until the order is rescinded.
“Current forecasted weather is incredibly hot and incredibly dry,” says Fire Information Officer Madison Dahl. “We’ve had above seasonal temperatures, over 30 degrees, reaching up to 35 and 36 over the last few days, and it’s been very dry.”
“We do rely on members of the public to report all new fire starts. So any smoke, open flames that they are seeing, any reports are needed and appreciated,” Dahl adds.
Members of the public can use their cell phones by downloading the BC Wildfires App to make reports. Or call 1-800-663-5555 tp report a wildfire.
“Fast reporting, and fast response are what has helped us respond to wildfires quickly this year. It helps us get the fires from held and under control more efficiently.
The Cariboo Fire Centre put a prohibition of Category 2 and Category 3 fires, back in May of this year.
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