http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/News.asp Ministry of Forests and Range: Wildfire Management Branch Copyright 2009, Province of British Columbia en-ca Sun, 28 Sep 2011 10:33:00 PST http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=1859
Wildfire Management Branch personnel worked with members of the Deka Lake and Interlakes volunteer fire departments to contain the fire quickly. Wildfire Management Branch dispatched an airtanker group, one helicopter, one piece of heavy machinery, one water truck and 17 firefighters.

The fire is now in mop-up and 10 personnel from the Cariboo Fire Centre will continue to work today to suppress hot spots within the perimeter of the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

An open burning restriction remains in effect until noon Sept. 30, throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre . This fire serves as a reminder that safe and responsible burning practices are paramount.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call *5555 on your cellular phone or toll-free at 1-800 663-5555. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to http://www.bcforestfireinfo.gov.bc.ca.

You can also follow the latest wildfire news on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/BCGovFireInfo or Facebook http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo.

Media Contact:

Jenny Fremlin
Fire Information Officer
Cariboo Fire Centre
250 989-2665
250 392-0171

]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2011 10:32:00 PST http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=1858 •Burn waste, slash or other material.
•Burn stubble or grass.
•Use fireworks or burning barrels of any size or description.

Anyone considering Category 2 or 3 fires must comply with the Ministry of Environment's Waste Management Act and Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation. For more information, go to: www.bcairquality.ca

Category 3 fires require a burn registration number, which may be obtained by calling
1 888 797-1717. Individuals who fail to meet these requirements may be subject to fines.

Please follow these tips on using fire safely:
•Keep fire sites away from buildings, trees and other combustible materials.
•Do not burn during windy conditions.
•Have adequate people, water and hand tools available to prevent the fire from escaping.
•Never leave a fire unattended.

The onus is on each individual to ensure safe, responsible burning. Those found to have been responsible for an escaped fire may be liable for fire suppression costs and damages.

The Cariboo Fire Centre region stretches from Loon Lake to just north of Quesnel at the Cottonwood River. From east to west, the boundaries stretch from the western edge of Wells Gray Provincial Park to the eastern boundary of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

The rescinding of the restrictions applies to all BC Parks, Crown and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by a fire department. Please check with civic authorities for any restrictions before lighting a fire.
Report a wildfire or unattended campfire by calling *5555 on your cellphone or toll-free to
1 800 663-5555.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: http://www.bcforestfireinfo.gov.bc.ca

You can also follow the latest wildfire news --
•On Twitter at: http://twitter.com/#!/BCGovFireInfo
•On Facebook at: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo


Media Contact:
Jenny Fremlin
Fire Information Officer
Cariboo Fire Centre
250 989-2665


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