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Be careful with campfires, minister warns

Human carelessness is causing too many wildfires in BC, says Forests Minister Pat Bell, as temperatures reached record highs last week and new fires raged in the interior."This is a concern as even one human-caused fire is too many," Mr. Bell said. "We are entering a critical period for wildfire activity in BC and fire crews must be available to manage naturally-occurring fires caused by lightning.Five fires last week were started by people burning debris, and one was caused by a campfire. The provincial government reminds the public that burning restrictions are in place across BC. Although small, contained campfires - 0.5 metres by 0.5 metres - are permitted, the public is reminded to have tools and at least eight litres of water nearby to extinguish them.