Due to a change in the fire danger rating within our region, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is rescinding the TEMPORARY FIRE BAN issued on July 16, 2014.

Effective at 1200 hrs on Friday, August 22, 2014, the temporary fire ban is rescinded for all areas of the RDOS.

The public is encouraged to continue to restrict their campfire to not larger than half-metre by half-metre in size and have a hand tool such as a shovel or at least eight litres of water nearby to extinguish it.

Remember, never leave a campfire unattended and make sure the ashes are completely cold to the touch before leaving the area.

Also please remember that anyone who causes a wildfire through arson or recklessness may be fined up to $1 million, spend up to three years in prison and be held accountable for associated firefighting costs.

The RDOS thanks the public for their cooperation during the temporary ban.  For further information, please contact Dale Kronebusch – Emergency Services Supervisor at (250) 490-4139 or go to http://bcwildfire.ca