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Total fire ban in City of Fernie
To assist with the response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, Fernie Fire Rescue is implementing a total fire ban for the City of Fernie.
This ban will go into effect April 16 and prohibits all campfires (including fire pits) within the city boundary.
The City of Fernie ban supports the Province-wide prohibition on open burning of Category 2 and Category 3 Fires that is in effect at 1 p.m. on April 16.
All open burning activities will be prohibited throughout British Columbia to reduce the likelihood of human caused wildfires.
In line with the provincial ban, this City of Fernie fire ban is intended to reduce demands on firefighting resources, limit false alarm calls, and help protect the health and safety of the public, and staff. It will also help reduce the impact of smoke on air quality during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The total fire ban for the City of Fernie is in effect until further notice. The annual fire pit permit renewal process has been suspended while this ban is in place.
For the latest information on current provincial wildfire activity, burning restrictions, and air quality advisories, go to: http://www.bcwildfire.ca
Call the city to report an illegal fire in the City of Fernie boundary. To report a wildfire, an unattended campfire, or an open burn violation outside the city boundary call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.
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