As of July 3, East Sector Lands in Harrison Hot Springs are closed due to hot and dry conditions creating extreme risk for fires.
East Sector Lands consist of 316- acres of land, featuring wetlands, coniferous and deciduous forest areas and 5.5 kilometres of walking trails. It is normally open from 7 a.m. to sunset.
A province-wide burning ban is still in effect, prohibiting open fires, campfires, fireworks, sky lanterns, chimneys, tiki torches and open burning of any kind.
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As of publication, there have been 752 wildfires in B.C. this year, four of which have been in the Agassiz-Harrison area. There are currently 199 active fires with 28 starting in the last two days.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.
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