07/22/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/22/2021 13:23
Effective at noon on Thursday, July 22, 2021, the City of Terrace has lifted the campfire ban in place in the City of Terrace and Ferry Island. The campfire ban had been in place since June 30 within most of the City of Terrace and July 7 on Ferry Island. Please note there are still bans in effect outside of the city limits and the bans on Category 2 and 3 fires (usually for land clearing) remain in place. The City will continue to monitor conditions over the coming weeks to determine if a return to the campfire ban is required.
'Thanks to the past few days of rainy, cooler weather and a prediction of only a few sunny days followed by cooler, wet days again, the threat of out-of-control wildfire is less than in previous weeks,' said City of Terrace Fire Chief John Klie. 'However, campfire etiquette is still very important, whether you are lighting campfires on Ferry Island or in your backyard. Please show consideration for your neighbours and follow our Fire Prevention Bylaw.'
Citizens are reminded that burning of yard waste, grass, branches, leaves, and other debris is NOT allowed within City limits, as per the City of Terrace Fire Prevention Bylaw. This bylaw is in place to protect the community from forest fires and to avoid aggravating respiratory health conditions.
In addition, citizens should take note of the following:
Please direct burning complaints to the City of Terrace Fire Department at 250-638-4734. For more information, visit https://www.terrace.ca/fire.
Resources provided by BC Wildfire Service: