Davis Lake Fire - V10313
PARKSVILLE – BC Wildfire Service is responding to a 17.5-hectare incident two kilometres northeast of Davis Lake. The fire is located in a cutblock. Eighteen fire fighters are on scene with air support and heavy equipment. Currently, there is no threat to any structure. There is substantial traffic on the Murdo Forest Service road and we ask the public to avoid the area if possible.
The fire is suspected to be human-caused. Human-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from lightning-caused fires. Always practice safe, responsible fire use where permitted.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.
Check with your local government or other jurisdictional authorities before lighting a fire of any size since they may have their own restrictions in place.
Anyone found in contravention of an open-burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.
Learn More:
on the BC Wildfire Service Wildfires Map: wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map
on the free BC Wildfire Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices
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Contact:
Julia Caranci
Fire Information Officer
BC Wildfire Service
Coastal Fire Centre
250-951-4209