Camp Fires

• Canadians change camping plans as fire bans expand in the country

  Fire bans began rolling in after hot, dry weather took over much of Canada early in the season - starting in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, expanding to the Maritimes.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2023
  
• B.C. lowers campfire ban threshold

  Forests Minister Steve Thomson says he's preparing to take swift action this summer when it comes to issuing camp fire bans, with this long weekend being one of the few holidays where the fires are allowed across British Columbia.

  May 18, 2016
  
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• Piles of wood found in Okanagan backcountry spark wildfire concerns

  That’s why one Kelowna resident was so alarmed after finding large piles of wood dumped in the bush near Kelowna.

  May 6, 2016
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• B.C. conservation officers threatened by campers violating fire ban

  Despite widespread fire bans across the province some Conservation officers say they are stunned at the number of campers breaking the rules.

  Aug 5, 2015