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Category 2 and 3 fire bans to be lifted in parts of the region

Category 2 and 3 fire bans are being lifted in parts of the Prince George Fire Centre tomorrow (Thursday) at noon.

The ban lifts in the VanJam, Mackenzie, Prince George and Robson fire zones, allowing all open burning.

They will remain in place in Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, and Fort Nelson.

(Photo provided by Prince George Fire Centre)

The Fire Centre warns anyone lighting a category 3 fire must get a burn registration number first.

Anyone found violating a fire restriction could be handed a ticket starting at $1,150.

You can find out more about the different levels of burning here.

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