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Friday, August 29, 2003
Fire Danger Shuts B.C. Parks, Backcountry
KELOWNA -- The B.C. government has issued an unprecedented blanket ban on backcountry travel in the southern third of the province in an effort to reduce the risk of human-caused forest fires.
Those who violate the terms of the travel restriction could face fines of up to $10,000 and six months in jail.
The ban, which is to take effect at noon today, was announced as Kelowna residents returned to their homes and residents of Cranbrook watched anxiously to see whether their homes will be the next to go up in flames.
Wowzer, so glad I went camping last weekend...
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