“As the temperature increases, grass cures and dries, making it extremely flammable, especially in windy conditions.”
According to Environment Canada, winds will reach 20 km/h on Monday and Tuesday in Fort St. John.
BC Wildfire Service says anyone conducting an outdoor burn must follow these precautions:
Never burn in windy conditions. Weather conditions can change quickly, and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires;
Ensure that adequate resources are on hand to control the fire and stop it from spreading;
Create an appropriately sized fireguard around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material, right down to the mineral soil;