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Penticton lifts local campfire ban
Cooler temperatures and recent rainfall reduced wildfire risk, ending a four-month restriction and aligning city rules with BC Wildfire Service guidance.
- On Sept. 4, the Penticton Fire Department lifted the campfire ban within city limits, ending a four-month-long restriction that began in May.
- Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures prompted the city to rescind the measure; improved conditions and favourable weather significantly reduced wildfire risk.
- Lifting the ban aligns Penticton with current Wildfire Service restrictions, as there are currently no fire prohibitions in effect within the Kamloops Fire Centre.
- City officials encourage residents to remain vigilant and reduce wildfire risk; Penticton The City advises the public to prepare emergency plans and apply FireSmart principles.
- Across Maple Ridge, a separate campfire ban was lifted as of Sept. 3, reflecting broader regional efforts to ease restrictions as conditions improve.
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Penticton lifts local campfire ban
The City of Penticton has lifted its campfire ban within municipal boundaries. "Due to cooler temperatures and recent rainfall, the Penticton Fire Department is lifting its campfire ban within city limits, effective today," reads a press release issued Friday. "Improved conditions an...
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