As of noon on Tuesday, August 5 the City of Kimberley will be following along with the BC Wildfire Protection Branch and will be banning any open burning within the city.

All fire permits will be suspended until further notice. This includes all annual fire pit permits, campground fire pits and any special occasion permits. The burning restriction will remain in place until the currently hazardous fire conditions improve, reported Rick Prasad, Assistant Fire Chief of the Kimberley Fire Department.

“The fire department has responded to several potential problems already this season and would like to thank the public for their diligence in notifying them of any and all concerns. Please continue to help by reporting any suspected fires before they become an issue,” he said.

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