British Columbia is imposing a campfire ban across the province, excepting only Haida Gwaii, as well as a state of emergency for the Stikine Region in the province’s northwest corner.
“I think what’s clear to me is the climate crisis is here,” said B.C. Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma during a media briefing Monday afternoon.
“We are seeing more climate events, major fires and droughts. This is an extremely challenging time for people and communities. It is immensely stressful.”
The campfire ban goes into effect at 3 p.m. PT. Campfire bans were previously put in place for much of the
