The fire ban in British Columbia came into effect on Friday, as the province seeks to stifle human-caused wildfire opportunities.

At noon, the province began enforcing the ban, which includes open flames such as campfires, sky lanterns, barrel burning, and tiki torches.

Those caught violating the ban may face a fine of $1,150, be required to pay an administrative fine of $10,000, or, if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 or spend a year in jail.

The British Columbia Wildfire Service reported 150 active fires currently in the province, with 15 fires igniting within the last 24 hours.

As of Friday morning, 46 percent of the fires were out of control, while 49 percent were being held. The remaining five percent are contained.

Reports indicate that seventy-seven percent of the fires are caused by lightning and 15 percent by humans.

The wildfire service stated that 551 firefighters have been assigned to extinguish the fires, along with 132 air support units, two incident teams, four heavy equipment operators, and 14 structural protection personnel.