Open Burning Banned Across BC to Curb Human-Caused Wildfires

Smoke is shown as the Stoddart Creek wildfire burns in British Columbia in this May 14, 2023 handout image taken from video. The Canadian Press/HO-BC Wildfire Service

The BC Wildfire Service says large open burning will be banned across the province to prevent human-caused wildfires.

Under the province’s fire ban designations, Category 2 and 3 open burning will be prohibited starting at noon Thursday.