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Officials have lifted more burning restrictions for the Kamloops Fire Centre, which includes the Okanagan.

Earlier this month, campfires were once again allowed and now open burning is allowed including including the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, burn barrels, burn cages, binary exploding targets and tiki torches.

Jody Lucius, Fire Information Officer with the BCWS, said the fire danger ratings have dropped to "low" in most areas, and the weather forecast is calling for cooler temperatures, higher humidity and substantial rain.

The BC Wildfire Service takes several factors into account before rescinding open burning prohibitions including balancing the needs of the public with the need to mitigate the risk of human-caused wildfires.

Lucius said there are sufficient fire-response resources in place in case any new wildfires start.

“Local governments may still have their own burning restrictions in place, so people should always check with local authorities before lighting any fire of any size,” she said. “They should use caution and be aware of local conditions that might impact their ability to burn safely and control their open fires.”

Anyone lighting a larger Category 3 fire must first obtain a burn registration number by calling 1 888 797-1717.

A Category 3 fire is a fire that burns material more than two metres high or three metres wide, or stubble or grass over 2,000 square metres, or more than two piles of any size.